How to Pronounce "supercomputer"
word
ˌsupɝkəmˈpjutɝ
SOO-per-kuhm-PYOO-ter
sˌuːpəkəmpjˈuːtɐ
SOO-puh-kuhm-PYOO-tuh
Definition
A supercomputer is an extremely powerful computer used to perform complex and massive calculations much faster than regular computers. They are often used in research, weather forecasting, and scientific simulations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsupɝkəmˈpjutɝ
British English
sˌuːpəkəmpjˈuːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOO-per-kuhm-PYOO-ter
UK
SOO-puh-kuhm-PYOO-tuh
Listen in Context
A supercomputer can solve problems too hard for normal computers.
Scientists use supercomputers to study the weather.
Building a supercomputer costs millions of dollars.
Only a supercomputer could process that much data in just a few seconds.