How to pronounce supergun
Say it like SOO-per-gun. Supergun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supergun 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of supergun
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-gun.
What does supergun mean?
- A very large cannon with an extremely high muzzle velocity and large bore.
Where does supergun come from?
From super- + gun.
Questions about saying supergun
How do you pronounce supergun?
Say SOO-per-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərɡʌn/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supergun?
Supergun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · gun.
Is supergun 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 /ˈsuːpəɡʌn/ (SOO-puh-gun).