How to Pronounce Superannuate

To pronounce "superannuate", say SUP-er-ann-uat-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “superannuate”

"superannuate" has 5 syllables: sup-er-ann-uat-e.

What does superannuate mean?

verb

  1. To retire or put out of use due to age.
  2. To show to be obsolete due to age.

Synonyms

ageobsolescepensioncall it a dayhang up one's bootspension offput out to pasture

Related words

retireantiquateobsoleteoutdateobsolesceretyreavoidregrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "superannuate"?▾

"Superannuate" has 5 syllables: sup · er · ann · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "superannuate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "superannuate" is /ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/.

What does "superannuate" mean?▾

Superannuate: To retire or put out of use due to age.

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