How to Pronounce "supersonics"
word
ˌsupɝˈsɑnɪks
soo-per-SAAN-iks
sˈuːpəsˈɒnɪk
SOO-puh-SON-iks
Definition
'Supersonics' refers to speeds faster than the speed of sound, or things related to supersonic speed, such as aircraft or waves. It can also be used as a shortened name for the former professional basketball team Seattle SuperSonics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsupɝˈsɑnɪks
British English
sˈuːpəsˈɒnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-per-SAAN-iks
UK
SOO-puh-SON-iks
Listen in Context
The new jet can reach supersonics easily.
Scientists study supersonics to build faster planes.
The Seattle Supersonics played basketball for many years.
Breaking the supersonics barrier changed aviation history forever.