How to pronounce supercenter
Say it like SOO-per-sen-ter. Supercenter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce supercenter. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- per
- sen
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercenter 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 "er" in butter.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supercenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-sen-tuh.
What does supercenter mean?
- A big box, especially one that is even larger than normal.
Where does supercenter come from?
From super- + center.
Questions about saying supercenter
How do you pronounce supercenter?
Say SOO-per-sen-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercenter?
Supercenter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · sen · ter.
Is supercenter 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 /ˈsuːpəˌsɛntə/ (SOO-puh-sen-tuh).