How to Pronounce Supernova

To pronounce "supernova", say SUP-ern-ov-a — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SUP-ern-ov-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “supernova”

"supernova" has 4 syllables: sup-ern-ov-a. It rhymes with casanova and nuova, if that helps it stick.

What does supernova mean?

noun

  1. The explosion of a star, which increases its brightness to typically a billion times that of our sun, though attenuated by the great distance from our sun. Some leave only debris (Type I); others fade to invisibility as neutron stars (Type II).

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with supernova

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casanovanuovanavratilovabulovabenackovabodikovabovacanovacastronovacordova

Related words

remnantshypernovabosenovaneutronizationkilonova

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supernova"?▾

"Supernova" has 4 syllables: sup · ern · ov · a.

What does "supernova" mean?▾

Supernova: The explosion of a star, which increases its brightness to typically a billion times that of our sun, though attenuated by the great distance from our sun. Some leave only debris (Type I); others fade to invisibility as neutron stars (Type II).

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