How to pronounce supertankers
Say it like SOO-per-tang-kerz. Supertankers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- tang
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supertankers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supertankers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-tang-kuz.
What does supertankers mean?
- plural of supertanker How to pronounce supertanker
Questions about saying supertankers
How do you pronounce supertankers?
Say SOO-per-tang-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌtæŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌtæŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supertankers?
Supertankers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · tang · kerz.
Is supertankers 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 /ˈsuːpəˌtæŋkəz/ (SOO-puh-tang-kuz).