How to pronounce supernovae
Say it like soo-per-NOH-vee. Supernovae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- soo
- per
- NOH
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supernovae 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supernovae
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soo-puh-NOH-vee.
What does supernovae mean?
- plural of supernova How to pronounce supernova
Questions about saying supernovae
How do you pronounce supernovae?
Say soo-per-NOH-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˈnoʊvi/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈnəʊvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supernovae?
Supernovae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: soo · per · NOH · vee.
Is supernovae 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 /ˌsuːpəˈnəʊvi/ (soo-puh-NOH-vee).