How to pronounce superconductors
Say it like SOO-per-kun-duhk-terz. Superconductors has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kun
- duhk
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superconductors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superconductors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-kun-duhk-tuz.
What does superconductors mean?
- plural of superconductor How to pronounce superconductor
Questions about saying superconductors
How do you pronounce superconductors?
Say SOO-per-kun-duhk-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚkənˌdʌktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəkənˌdʌktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superconductors?
Superconductors has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kun · duhk · terz.
Is superconductors 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 /ˈsuːpəkənˌdʌktəz/ (SOO-puh-kun-duhk-tuz).