How to pronounce supercomputers
Say it like soo-per-kum-PYOO-terz. Supercomputers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO).
- soo
- per
- kum
- PYOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercomputers 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supercomputers
- 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-tuz.
What does supercomputers mean?
- plural of supercomputer How to pronounce supercomputer
Words that rhyme with supercomputers
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Questions about saying supercomputers
How do you pronounce supercomputers?
Say soo-per-kum-PYOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚkəmˈpjutɚz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercomputers?
Supercomputers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO). Broken into parts: soo · per · kum · PYOO · terz.
Is supercomputers 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 /ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtəz/ (soo-puh-kum-PYOO-tuz).