How to pronounce suppers
Say it like SUHP-erz. Suppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP).
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US American/ˈsʌpɚz/SUHP-erz
UK British/ˈsʌpəz/SUHP-uz
- SUHP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suppers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHP-uz.
What does suppers mean?
noun
- plural of supper How to pronounce supper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of supper How to pronounce supper
Questions about saying suppers
How do you pronounce suppers?
Say SUHP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppers?
Suppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP). Broken into parts: SUHP · erz.
Is suppers 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 /ˈsʌpəz/ (SUHP-uz).