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Grammar and Linguistics > SUPER pronunciation
SUPER pronunciation
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luglena
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SUPER pronunciation
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hello, everyone how do you pronounce �super � (I see that both are correct, but what is more native) 1. [ �sjuːpə] different dictionaries- different variants especially interested in native speakers � answers |
29 Nov 2018
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cunliffe
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The second one. I think the first one, sjuper, is old fashioned. I don �t remember it being pronounced that way, but I remember my old dad calling my best friend Susan Syusan. |
29 Nov 2018
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ldthemagicman
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Dear luglena: "How do you pronounce �super � (I see that both are correct, but what is more native)." 1. /ˈsjuːpə/ 2. /ˈsuːpə/ "The Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary." 2008, page 488, gives the BRITISH pronunciation as: 1. /ˈsu:.pə/ 2./ˈsju:.pə/ It give the US AMERICAN pronunciation as: /ˈsu:.pə/ Like Lynne Cunliffe, I prefer /ˈsu:.pə/. Les Douglas
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29 Nov 2018
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luglena
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thank you I really appreciate your answers |
29 Nov 2018
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valodra
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Well, Just like you Iuglena, I appreciate the answers ..! I was told the wrong way, then :-((( Thank you for your post, and thank you Cunliffe & Les !! |
29 Nov 2018
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yanogator
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Les, if the dictionary gives /ˈsu:.pə/ as the US pronunciation, then it �s wrong, because we pronounce the r at the end, more like /ˈsu:.pər/ Bruce |
29 Nov 2018
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ldthemagicman
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Bruce, and redcamarocruiser, You are both absolutely correct. The Cambridge Dictionary does show the US pronunciation as having �r-colouring � in this word. However, the question posed by luglena deals specifically with the difference in pronunciation between /�sju:/ and /�su:/. The question makes no reference to a final �r � sound. I tried to answer the question in the form that it was asked. Moreover, I did not wish to be pedantic and introduce another factor into the explanation of the pronunciation. Most of all, I did not want to belittle luglena �s sensible question. I repeat, Bruce and redcamarocruiser ... you are both correct in what you say. The US pronunciation has the final �r � sound. Les Douglas
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29 Nov 2018
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cunliffe
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Just to add that even though I am not young, I haven �t heard the �syuper � pronunciation at all, ever! Sorry not to use the phonetic transcription, I am too idle to figure out how to do it. Just out of interest, how on earth would you transcribe that American rrr thing, as I have no idea? Maybe supurr! Meow  . Have a nice day! Lynne
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30 Nov 2018
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ldthemagicman
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Dear Lynne, Below are copies from Daniel Jones� Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary, 2008, page 488. super UK ˈsuː.pəʳ, ˈsjuː- US ˈsuː.pɚ
supers -z
superabundan|ce UK ˌsuː.pᵊr.əˈbʌn.dən|t s, ˌsjuː- US ˌsuː-
superabundant -t
superabundantly -tli superannu|ate UK ˌsuː.pᵊrˈ�n.ju|.eɪt, ˌsjuː- US ˌsuː-
superannuates -eɪts
superannuating -eɪ.tɪŋ -eɪ.t ̬ɪŋ
superannuated -eɪ.tɪd -eɪ.t ̬ɪd It looks complicated ... Yes? Some of the symbols are TINY. The superscript �r �, indicates that the syllable CAN have �r-colouring �, (that it CAN end in a slightly sounded �r �.) Different regions, different groups, different individuals make their own choice of pronunciation in this matter.
You can see, in the compound words, �superabundance�, and �superannuate�, that these words, (in casual, informal, spoken English), DO have a sounded �r�.
SupeRABundance.
SupeRANNuate.
I hope that this helps.
Les
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30 Nov 2018
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