How to pronounce superbolide
Say it like soo-per-BOH-lyde. Superbolide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH).
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- soo
- per
- BOH
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superbolide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of superbolide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soo-puh-BOH-lyde.
What does superbolide mean?
- A bolide with a high apparent magnitude.
Where does superbolide come from?
From super- + bolide.
Questions about saying superbolide
How do you pronounce superbolide?
Say soo-per-BOH-lyde. The American pronunciation is /supərˈboʊlaɪd/. In British English it is /suːpəˈbəʊlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superbolide?
Superbolide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH). Broken into parts: soo · per · BOH · lyde.
Is superbolide 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 /suːpəˈbəʊlaɪd/ (soo-puh-BOH-lyde).