How to pronounce supercargo
Say it like SOO-per-kar-goh. Supercargo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kar
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercargo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of supercargo
- 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-kah-goh.
What does supercargo mean?
- Any overseer or superintendent; also, an agent or representative; or an intermediary; a go-between, a middleman.
Where does supercargo come from?
From super- (prefix meaning ‘above; superior in position or title’) + earlier supracargo.
Questions about saying supercargo
How do you pronounce supercargo?
Say SOO-per-kar-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərˌkɑrɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌkɑːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercargo?
Supercargo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kar · goh.
Is supercargo 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 /ˈsuːpəˌkɑːɡəʊ/ (SOO-puh-kah-goh).