How to Pronounce Superintendent

To pronounce "superintendent", say SUP-er-int-end-ent — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “superintendent”

"superintendent" has 5 syllables: sup-er-int-end-ent. It rhymes with resplendent and transcendent, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: superintendant — easy to mix up when writing.

What does superintendent mean?

noun

  1. A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
  2. A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.

adjective

  1. Overseeing; superintending.

Synonyms

chiefheadhead mancomptrollercontrollerforemanmanageroverseer

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Words that rhyme with superintendent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resplendenttranscendentdependentindependentascendantpendantattendantsplendentdescendantinterdependentdescendentsuperintendant

Related words

overseersupersuperintendencysuperintendantsuperintendencesupervisorysupervisionsupervisor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "superintendent"?▾

"Superintendent" has 5 syllables: sup · er · int · end · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "superintendent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "superintendent" is /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/.

What does "superintendent" mean?▾

Superintendent: A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

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