How to pronounce supersonic
Say it like soo-per-SON-ik. Supersonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON).
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- soo
- per
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersonic 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.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supersonic
- 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-SON-ik.
What does supersonic mean?
- Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure).“supersonic jet”
- Ultrasonic, having a frequency too high to be audible.
- An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.
Where does supersonic come from?
From super- + sonic. Doublet of hypersonic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- sonic
- subsonic
Words that rhyme with supersonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supersonic.
Questions about saying supersonic
How do you pronounce supersonic?
Say soo-per-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersonic?
Supersonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON). Broken into parts: soo · per · SON · ik.
Is supersonic 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/ (soo-puh-SON-ik).