How to pronounce resupply
Say it like ree-suh-PLY. Resupply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLY).
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- ree
- suh
- PLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resupply pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of resupply
American and British speakers say resupply in essentially the same way: /risəˈplaɪ/ in the US and /risəˈplaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-suh-PLY.
What does resupply mean?
- To supply again.
- To stock up on supplies again; synonym of restock.
- The act of supplying again.
- A package of materials used to replenish supplies.
Where does resupply come from?
From re- + supply.
Words that rhyme with resupply
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resupply.
Questions about saying resupply
How do you pronounce resupply?
Say ree-suh-PLY. The American pronunciation is /risəˈplaɪ/. In British English it is /risəˈplaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resupply?
Resupply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLY). Broken into parts: ree · suh · PLY.
Do Americans and Brits say resupply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /risəˈplaɪ/ and the British form is /risəˈplaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.