How to pronounce supper
Say it like SUHP-er. Supper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP).
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- SUHP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHP-uh.
What does supper mean?
- a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
- a social gathering where a light evening meal is served“her suppers often included celebrities”
Where does supper come from?
From Middle English soper, from Old French soper, from sope (“soup”).
Questions about saying supper
How do you pronounce supper?
Say SUHP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supper?
Supper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP). Broken into parts: SUHP · er.
Is supper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌpə/ (SUHP-uh).