How to pronounce superconductive
Say it like soo-per-kun-DUHK-tiv. Superconductive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHK).
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- soo
- per
- kun
- DUHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superconductive 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superconductive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-kun-DUHK-tiv.
What does superconductive mean?
- Exhibiting or relating to superconductivity.“The alloy will become superconductive at 8 degrees absolute.”
Where does superconductive come from?
From super- + conductive.
Words that rhyme with superconductive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superconductive.
- productive
- destructive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
- reconstructive
Questions about saying superconductive
How do you pronounce superconductive?
Say soo-per-kun-DUHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /supɚkənˈdʌktɪv/. In British English it is /suːpəkənˈdʌktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superconductive?
Superconductive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHK). Broken into parts: soo · per · kun · DUHK · tiv.
Is superconductive 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 /suːpəkənˈdʌktɪv/ (soo-puh-kun-DUHK-tiv).