How to pronounce supergiants
Say it like soo-per-JY-unts. Supergiants has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY).
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- soo
- per
- JY
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supergiants 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supergiants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-JY-unts.
What does supergiants mean?
- plural of supergiant How to pronounce supergiant
Questions about saying supergiants
How do you pronounce supergiants?
Say soo-per-JY-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈdʒaɪənts/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈdʒaɪənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supergiants?
Supergiants has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY). Broken into parts: soo · per · JY · unts.
Is supergiants 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 /ˌsuːpəˈdʒaɪənts/ (soo-puh-JY-unts).