How to pronounce supersun
Say it like SOO-per-sun. Supersun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersun 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of supersun
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-sun.
What does supersun mean?
- A full or giant sun (solar star).
Where does supersun come from?
From super- + sun.
Questions about saying supersun
How do you pronounce supersun?
Say SOO-per-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚsʌn/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəsʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersun?
Supersun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · sun.
Is supersun 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 /ˈsuːpəsʌn/ (SOO-puh-sun).