How to pronounce supplely
Say it like SUHP-ul-lee. Supplely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP).
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- SUHP
- ul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplely 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supplely
American and British speakers say supplely in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌpəlli/ in the US and /ˈsʌpəlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHP-ul-lee.
What does supplely mean?
- Lithely.
- Flexibly.
Where does supplely come from?
From supple + -ly.
Questions about saying supplely
How do you pronounce supplely?
Say SUHP-ul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌpəlli/. In British English it is /ˈsʌpəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplely?
Supplely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP). Broken into parts: SUHP · ul · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say supplely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌpəlli/ and the British form is /ˈsʌpəlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.