How to pronounce supercomputing
Say it like soo-per-kum-PYOO-ting. Supercomputing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO).
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- soo
- per
- kum
- PYOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercomputing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supercomputing
- 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-ting.
What does supercomputing mean?
- The design and use of supercomputers.
Where does supercomputing come from?
From super- + computing.
Words that rhyme with supercomputing
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Questions about saying supercomputing
How do you pronounce supercomputing?
Say soo-per-kum-PYOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /supɚkəmˈpjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /suːpəkəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercomputing?
Supercomputing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO). Broken into parts: soo · per · kum · PYOO · ting.
Is supercomputing 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 /suːpəkəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ (soo-puh-kum-PYOO-ting).