How to pronounce suppliant
Say it like SUHP-lee-unt. Suppliant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP).
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- SUHP
- lee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppliant 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suppliant
American and British speakers say suppliant in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌpliənt/ in the US and /ˈsʌpliənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHP-lee-unt.
What does suppliant mean?
- Entreating with humility; supplicant.
- Supplying; auxiliary.
- One who pleads or requests earnestly.
Where does suppliant come from?
From French suppliant, present participle of supplier.
Questions about saying suppliant
How do you pronounce suppliant?
Say SUHP-lee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌpliənt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌpliənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppliant?
Suppliant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP). Broken into parts: SUHP · lee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say suppliant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌpliənt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌpliənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.