How to pronounce supplements
Say it like SUHP-luh-munts. Supplements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP).
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- SUHP
- luh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplements 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supplements
American and British speakers say supplements in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌpləmənts/ in the US and /ˈsʌplɪmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHP-lih-munts.
What does supplements mean?
- plural of supplement How to pronounce supplement
- third-person singular simple present indicative of supplement How to pronounce supplement
Questions about saying supplements
How do you pronounce supplements?
Say SUHP-luh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌpləmənts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌplɪmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplements?
Supplements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP). Broken into parts: SUHP · luh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say supplements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌpləmənts/ and the British form is /ˈsʌplɪmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.