How to pronounce supermassive
Say it like soo-per-MAS-iv. Supermassive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS).
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US American/ˌsupɚˈmæsɪv/soo-per-MAS-iv
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- soo
- per
- MAS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supermassive 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.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does supermassive mean?
adjective
- Extremely massive; of extraordinary mass.“supermassive star”
Where does supermassive come from?
From super- + massive.
Words that rhyme with supermassive
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Questions about saying supermassive
How do you pronounce supermassive?
Say soo-per-MAS-iv. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈmæsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supermassive?
Supermassive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS). Broken into parts: soo · per · MAS · iv.