How to pronounce supplementary
Say it like suhp-luh-MEN-tuh-ree. Supplementary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- suhp
- luh
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplementary 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supplementary
American and British speakers say supplementary in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/ in the US and /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhp-luh-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does supplementary mean?
- Additional; added to supply what is wanted.
- Something additional; an extra.
Where does supplementary come from?
From supplement + -ary; compare French supplémentaire.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with supplementary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supplementary.
Questions about saying supplementary
How do you pronounce supplementary?
Say suhp-luh-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplementary?
Supplementary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: suhp · luh · MEN · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say supplementary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/ and the British form is /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.