How to Pronounce Supersonic

To pronounce "supersonic", say SUP-ers-on-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SUP-ers-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “supersonic”

"supersonic" has 4 syllables: sup-ers-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does supersonic mean?

noun

  1. An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.

adjective

  1. (of a speed) greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure)
  2. (of a sound) ultrasonic, having a frequency too high to be audible

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Words that rhyme with supersonic

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sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

ultrasonicinaudibleunhearableconcordeblatantflagranthypersonicsupercritical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supersonic"?▾

"Supersonic" has 4 syllables: sup · ers · on · ic.

What does "supersonic" mean?▾

Supersonic: An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.

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