How to pronounce supervising
Say it like SOO-per-vy-zing. Supervising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- vy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supervising pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supervising
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-vy-zing.
What does supervising mean?
- present participle and gerund of supervise How to pronounce supervise
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Questions about saying supervising
How do you pronounce supervising?
Say SOO-per-vy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supervising?
Supervising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · vy · zing.
Is supervising pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzɪŋ/ (SOO-puh-vy-zing).