How to Pronounce "superintendent"
word
/ˌsupɝənˈtɛndənt/
soo-pur-in-TEN-duhnt
/sˌuːpəɹɪntˈɛndənt/
soo-puh-rin-TEN-duhnt
Definition
A superintendent is a person in charge of managing or supervising a place, group, or organization, such as a school, building, or department.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌsupɝənˈtɛndənt/
British English
/sˌuːpəɹɪntˈɛndənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-pur-in-TEN-duhnt
UK
soo-puh-rin-TEN-duhnt
Listen in Context
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on the students.
If you have a problem in your apartment, talk to the superintendent.
The superintendent is responsible for the whole school district.
Our superintendent is really friendly and always helps us fix things quickly.