How to pronounce supermodel
Say it like SOO-per-mod-ul. Supermodel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
- SOO
- per
- mod
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supermodel 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.
- modGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supermodel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOO-puh-mod-ul.
What does supermodel mean?
- A highly paid, famous fashion model.
- A technological improvement over an invention's previous model.
- A model with greatly exceeding capabilities.
Where does supermodel come from?
From super- + model. First written example dates from 1942 in the English language, in common use since the late 1980s.
Questions about saying supermodel
How do you pronounce supermodel?
Say SOO-per-mod-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌmɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supermodel?
Supermodel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · mod · ul.
Is supermodel 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 /ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl/ (SOO-puh-mod-ul).