How to Pronounce "superstructure"
word
ˈsupɝˌstɹəktʃɝ
SOO-per-STRUHK-cher
sˈuːpəstɹˌʌktʃɐ
SOO-puh-STRUHK-chuh
Definition
The part of a building, ship, or structure that is built above its main foundation or base. In some fields, it can also refer to the ideas or systems that are built on top of a basic structure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsupɝˌstɹəktʃɝ
British English
sˈuːpəstɹˌʌktʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOO-per-STRUHK-cher
UK
SOO-puh-STRUHK-chuh
Listen in Context
The superstructure of the building is made of steel.
The superstructure of the ship includes the bridge and cabins.
After the superstructure was finished, they started working on the interior.
Most of what you see above water on a ship is called the superstructure.