How to pronounce supervision
Say it like soo-per-VIZH-un. Supervision has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIZH).
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- soo
- per
- VIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supervision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supervision
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-VIZH-un.
What does supervision mean?
- management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
Where does supervision come from?
From Latin supervisiō.
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Questions about saying supervision
How do you pronounce supervision?
Say soo-per-VIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supervision?
Supervision has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIZH). Broken into parts: soo · per · VIZH · un.
Is supervision 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 /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən/ (soo-puh-VIZH-un).