How to pronounce superminicomputer
Say it like SOO-per-min-ee-kum-pyoo-ter. Superminicomputer has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- min
- ee
- kum
- pyoo
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superminicomputer 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 "er" in butter.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superminicomputer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-puh-min-ee-kum-pyoo-tuh.
What does superminicomputer mean?
- A minicomputer that has higher-than-normal performance, especially one using 32-bit rather than 16-bit words.
Where does superminicomputer come from?
From super- + minicomputer.
Questions about saying superminicomputer
How do you pronounce superminicomputer?
Say SOO-per-min-ee-kum-pyoo-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌmɪnikəmˌpjutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌmɪnikəmˌpjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superminicomputer?
Superminicomputer has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · min · ee · kum · pyoo · ter.
Is superminicomputer 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 /ˈsuːpəˌmɪnikəmˌpjuːtə/ (SOO-puh-min-ee-kum-pyoo-tuh).