How to pronounce supercharge
Say it like soo-per-CHARJ. Supercharge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHARJ).
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- soo
- per
- CHARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercharge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- CHARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of supercharge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-CHAHJ.
What does supercharge mean?
- To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.
- To make faster or more powerful.
- To recharge a battery cell/pack at an extremely rapid pace.
- A charge borne upon an ordinary or other charge.
- An instance of supercharging.
Where does supercharge come from?
From super- + charge.
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Questions about saying supercharge
How do you pronounce supercharge?
Say soo-per-CHARJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈtʃɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈtʃɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercharge?
Supercharge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHARJ). Broken into parts: soo · per · CHARJ.
Is supercharge 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 /ˌsuːpəˈtʃɑːdʒ/ (soo-puh-CHAHJ).