How to pronounce supercomputer
Say it like soo-per-kum-PYOO-ter. Supercomputer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO).
- soo
- per
- kum
- PYOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercomputer 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supercomputer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-kum-PYOO-tuh.
What does supercomputer mean?
- Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.
Where does supercomputer come from?
From super- + computer.
Words that rhyme with supercomputer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supercomputer.
Questions about saying supercomputer
How do you pronounce supercomputer?
Say soo-per-kum-PYOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚkəmˈpjutɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercomputer?
Supercomputer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO). Broken into parts: soo · per · kum · PYOO · ter.
Is supercomputer 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 /ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtə/ (soo-puh-kum-PYOO-tuh).