How to pronounce superconducting
Say it like SOO-per-kun-duhk-ting. Superconducting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kun
- duhk
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superconducting 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superconducting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-kun-duhk-ting.
What does superconducting mean?
- Exhibiting superconductivity.
Where does superconducting come from?
From super- + conducting.
Questions about saying superconducting
How do you pronounce superconducting?
Say SOO-per-kun-duhk-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚkənˌdʌktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəkənˌdʌktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superconducting?
Superconducting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kun · duhk · ting.
Is superconducting 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 /ˈsuːpəkənˌdʌktɪŋ/ (SOO-puh-kun-duhk-ting).