How to pronounce superconductivity
Say it like soo-per-kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee. Superconductivity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIV).
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- soo
- per
- kon
- duhk
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superconductivity 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.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of superconductivity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee.
What does superconductivity mean?
- The property of a material whereby it has no resistance to the flow of an electric current.“Currently, superconductivity can only be achieved at extremely low temperatures.”
Where does superconductivity come from?
From super- + conductivity.
Words that rhyme with superconductivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superconductivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- reactivity
- selectivity
- insensitivity
Questions about saying superconductivity
How do you pronounce superconductivity?
Say soo-per-kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˌkɑnˌdʌkˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˌkɒnˌdʌkˈtɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superconductivity?
Superconductivity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIV). Broken into parts: soo · per · kon · duhk · TIV · uh · tee.
Is superconductivity 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 /ˌsuːpəˌkɒnˌdʌkˈtɪvəti/ (soo-puh-kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee).