superconductor

Questions

How do you pronounce superconductor?

The recorded pronunciation is /sˈupɚkəndˌʌktɚ/.

What does superconductor mean?

A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current

Where does superconductor come from?

From super- + conductor, calque of Dutch suprageleider (modern spelling supergeleider).

How to pronounce superconductor

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “superconductor”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/sˈupɚkəndˌʌktɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “superconductor”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “superconductor” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.