How to pronounce minisupercomputer
Say it like min-ee-SOO-per-kuhm-pyoo-ter. Minisupercomputer has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO).
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- min
- ee
- SOO
- per
- kuhm
- pyoo
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minisupercomputer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minisupercomputer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: min-ee-SOO-puh-kuhm-pyoo-tuh.
What does minisupercomputer mean?
- A computer capable of vector processing and small-scale multiprocessing, a cheaper alternative to a full supercomputer in the 1980s.
Where does minisupercomputer come from?
From mini- + supercomputer.
Questions about saying minisupercomputer
How do you pronounce minisupercomputer?
Say min-ee-SOO-per-kuhm-pyoo-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪniˈsupɚˌkʌmˌpjutɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪniˈsuːpəˌkʌmˌpjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minisupercomputer?
Minisupercomputer has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO). Broken into parts: min · ee · SOO · per · kuhm · pyoo · ter.
Is minisupercomputer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɪniˈsuːpəˌkʌmˌpjuːtə/ (min-ee-SOO-puh-kuhm-pyoo-tuh).