How to pronounce supplant
Say it like suh-PLANT. Supplant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLANT).
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- suh
- PLANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of supplant
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: suh-PLAHNT.
What does supplant mean?
- To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.“Will online dictionaries ever supplant paper dictionaries?”
Where does supplant come from?
From Middle English supplanten, supplaunten, from Old French supplanter, from Latin supplantō (“trip up”), from sub (“from below, under”) + planta (“sole”).
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Words that rhyme with supplant
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Questions about saying supplant
How do you pronounce supplant?
Say suh-PLANT. The American pronunciation is /səˈplænt/. In British English it is /səˈplɑːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplant?
Supplant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLANT). Broken into parts: suh · PLANT.
Is supplant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /səˈplɑːnt/ (suh-PLAHNT).