How to pronounce supertanker
Say it like SOO-per-tang-ker. Supertanker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- tang
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supertanker 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.
- tangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supertanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-tang-kuh.
What does supertanker mean?
- An extremely large tanker ship.
Where does supertanker come from?
From super- + tanker.
Questions about saying supertanker
How do you pronounce supertanker?
Say SOO-per-tang-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌtæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌtæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supertanker?
Supertanker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · tang · ker.
Is supertanker 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 /ˈsuːpəˌtæŋkə/ (SOO-puh-tang-kuh).