How to pronounce supply
Say it like suh-PLY. Supply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY).
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- suh
- PLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supply 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.
American vs British pronunciation of supply
American and British speakers say supply in essentially the same way: /səˈplaɪ/ in the US and /səˈplaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PLY.
What does supply mean?
- give something useful or necessary to“We provided the room with an electrical heater”
- circulate or distribute or equip with“issue a new uniform to the children”“supply blankets for the beds”
- give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance“The hostess provided lunch for all the guests”
- an amount of something available for use
- offering goods and services for sale
- the activity of supplying or providing something
Where does supply come from?
The Middle English spelling was modified to conform to Latin etymology.
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Words that rhyme with supply
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supply.
Questions about saying supply
How do you pronounce supply?
Say suh-PLY. The American pronunciation is /səˈplaɪ/. In British English it is /səˈplaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supply?
Supply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY). Broken into parts: suh · PLY.
Do Americans and Brits say supply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈplaɪ/ and the British form is /səˈplaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.