How to pronounce supervisor
Say it like SOO-per-vy-zer. Supervisor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- vy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supervisor 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supervisor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-vy-zuh.
What does supervisor mean?
- one who supervises or has charge and direction of
- a program that controls the execution of other programs
Where does supervisor come from?
Attested since the 15th century C.E.; from Middle English supervisor, supervisour, supervysor, supervysour, from Latin supervīsor, from supervideō, in turn from super + videō.
Questions about saying supervisor
How do you pronounce supervisor?
Say SOO-per-vy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supervisor?
Supervisor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · vy · zer.
Is supervisor 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 /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzə/ (SOO-puh-vy-zuh).