How to pronounce supplies
Say it like suh-PLYZE. Supplies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE).
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- suh
- PLYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplies 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.
- PLYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of supplies
American and British speakers say supplies in essentially the same way: /səˈplaɪz/ in the US and /səˈplaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PLYZE.
What does supplies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of supply How to pronounce supply
- plural of supply How to pronounce supply
- Financial resources supplied, often for a particular purpose.
Words that rhyme with supplies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supplies.
Questions about saying supplies
How do you pronounce supplies?
Say suh-PLYZE. The American pronunciation is /səˈplaɪz/. In British English it is /səˈplaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplies?
Supplies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE). Broken into parts: suh · PLYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say supplies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈplaɪz/ and the British form is /səˈplaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.