How to pronounce supercollider
Say it like SOO-per-kuh-ly-der. Supercollider has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kuh
- ly
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercollider 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supercollider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-kuh-ly-duh.
What does supercollider mean?
- A high-energy particle accelerator.
Where does supercollider come from?
From super- + collider.
Questions about saying supercollider
How do you pronounce supercollider?
Say SOO-per-kuh-ly-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚkəlaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəkəlaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercollider?
Supercollider has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kuh · ly · der.
Is supercollider 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 /ˈsuːpəkəlaɪdə/ (SOO-puh-kuh-ly-duh).