How to pronounce superwoman
Say it like SOO-per-wuum-un. Superwoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superwoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superwoman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-wuum-un.
What does superwoman mean?
- A woman who looks after a home and children as well as being employed in a full-time job.
- A woman with superhuman powers.
Where does superwoman come from?
From 1943's Superwoman, published by DC Comics in 1943.
Questions about saying superwoman
How do you pronounce superwoman?
Say SOO-per-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superwoman?
Superwoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · wuum · un.
Is superwoman 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 /ˈsuːpəˌwʊmən/ (SOO-puh-wuum-un).