How to pronounce superconductor
Say it like SOO-per-kun-duhk-ter. Superconductor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kun
- duhk
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superconductor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superconductor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-kun-duhk-tuh.
What does superconductor mean?
- A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current
Where does superconductor come from?
From super- + conductor, calque of Dutch suprageleider (modern spelling supergeleider).
Questions about saying superconductor
How do you pronounce superconductor?
Say SOO-per-kun-duhk-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚkənˌdʌktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəkənˌdʌktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superconductor?
Superconductor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kun · duhk · ter.
Is superconductor 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 /ˈsuːpəkənˌdʌktə/ (SOO-puh-kun-duhk-tuh).