How to pronounce supergiant
Say it like soo-per-JY-unt. Supergiant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY).
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- soo
- per
- JY
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supergiant 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.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supergiant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-JY-unt.
What does supergiant mean?
- A very large star having a mass between 10 and 70 solar masses.
- Extremely large; regarded as being larger than giant.
Where does supergiant come from?
From super- + giant.
Words that rhyme with supergiant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supergiant.
Questions about saying supergiant
How do you pronounce supergiant?
Say soo-per-JY-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈdʒaɪənt/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈdʒaɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supergiant?
Supergiant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY). Broken into parts: soo · per · JY · unt.
Is supergiant 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 /ˌsuːpəˈdʒaɪənt/ (soo-puh-JY-unt).