How to pronounce supplier
Say it like suh-PLY-er. Supplier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY).
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- suh
- PLY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supplier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PLY-uh.
What does supplier mean?
- someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
Where does supplier come from?
From supply + -er.
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Words that rhyme with supplier
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Questions about saying supplier
How do you pronounce supplier?
Say suh-PLY-er. The American pronunciation is /səˈplaɪɚ/. In British English it is /səˈplaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplier?
Supplier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY). Broken into parts: suh · PLY · er.
Is supplier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈplaɪə/ (suh-PLY-uh).