How to pronounce supervisory
Say it like soo-per-VY-zuh-ree. Supervisory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
- soo
- per
- VY
- zuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supervisory 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supervisory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-VY-zuh-ree.
What does supervisory mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or in the capacity of a supervisor
Where does supervisory come from?
From supervise + -ory.
Words that rhyme with supervisory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supervisory.
Questions about saying supervisory
How do you pronounce supervisory?
Say soo-per-VY-zuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈvaɪzəri/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈvaɪzəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supervisory?
Supervisory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: soo · per · VY · zuh · ree.
Is supervisory 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 /ˌsuːpəˈvaɪzəri/ (soo-puh-VY-zuh-ree).