How to pronounce supersonics
Say it like soo-per-SON-iks. Supersonics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON).
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- soo
- per
- SON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersonics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supersonics
- 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-iks.
What does supersonics mean?
Where does supersonics come from?
From supersonic + -ics and super- + sonics respectively.
Words that rhyme with supersonics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supersonics.
Questions about saying supersonics
How do you pronounce supersonics?
Say soo-per-SON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersonics?
Supersonics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON). Broken into parts: soo · per · SON · iks.
Is supersonics 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪks/ (soo-puh-SON-iks).