How to pronounce supplemental
Say it like suhp-luh-MEN-tul. Supplemental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- suhp
- luh
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplemental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supplemental
American and British speakers say supplemental in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhp-lih-MEN-tul.
What does supplemental mean?
- Acting to supplement.
- Appending.
- Lacking a regular schedule (as in a supplemental airline).
- Something that supplements or adds to.
- A requisition or article of legislation that provides additional funding for a program.
Where does supplemental come from?
From supplement + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with supplemental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supplemental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying supplemental
How do you pronounce supplemental?
Say suhp-luh-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplemental?
Supplemental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: suhp · luh · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say supplemental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.