How to pronounce suppli
Say it like soo-PLEE. Suppli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- soo
- PLEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suppli
American and British speakers say suppli in essentially the same way: /suˈpli/ in the US and /suːˈpliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-PLEE.
What does suppli mean?
- A rice croquette filled with mozzarella or meat, originally from Rome.
Where does suppli come from?
Borrowed from Italian supplì, from French surprise, because of the supposedly unexpected filling.
Words that rhyme with suppli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppli.
Questions about saying suppli
How do you pronounce suppli?
Say soo-PLEE. The American pronunciation is /suˈpli/. In British English it is /suːˈpliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppli?
Suppli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: soo · PLEE.
Do Americans and Brits say suppli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suˈpli/ and the British form is /suːˈpliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.