How to pronounce supershot
Say it like SOO-per-shot. Supershot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- shot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supershot 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.
- shotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of supershot
- 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-per-shot.
What does supershot mean?
- A superior shot (ammunition or projectile).
Where does supershot come from?
From super- + shot.
Questions about saying supershot
How do you pronounce supershot?
Say SOO-per-shot. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚʃɑt/. In British English it is /ˈsupɚʃɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supershot?
Supershot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · shot.
Is supershot 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 /ˈsupɚʃɒt/ (SOO-per-shot).