How to pronounce supercool
Say it like soo-per-KOOL. Supercool has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌsupɚˈkul/soo-per-KOOL
UK British/ˈsuːpəˌkuːl/SOO-puh-kool
- soo
- per
- KOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercool 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.
- KOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of supercool
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-kool.
What does supercool mean?
verb
- To cool a material below its transition temperature without that transition occurring.
- Very cool; thoroughly excellent, relaxed, or fashionable.
- Synonym of supercooled
Where does supercool come from?
From super- + cool.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- undercool
- supercooled
Words that rhyme with supercool
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supercool.
Questions about saying supercool
How do you pronounce supercool?
Say soo-per-KOOL. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈkul/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌkuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercool?
Supercool has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOOL). Broken into parts: soo · per · KOOL.
Is supercool pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsuːpəˌkuːl/ (SOO-puh-kool).