how to pronounce superstructure

/ˈsuː.pəˌstɹʌk.tʃəɹ/

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superstructure is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of superstructure in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… core superstructure small excavators and …”

meanings of superstructure

noun:

The social sphere of ideology which includes religion, art, politics, law and all traditional values.
Any structure built above the top full deck (FM 55-501).
Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis.
The sleepers and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.
All that part of a building above the basement.

superstructure frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word superstructure occurs in english on average 1.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.