How to pronounce supplying
Say it like suh-PLY-ing. Supplying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY).
- suh
- PLY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supplying
American and British speakers say supplying in essentially the same way: /səˈplaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈplaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PLY-ing.
What does supplying mean?
- present participle and gerund of supply How to pronounce supply
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Words that rhyme with supplying
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Questions about saying supplying
How do you pronounce supplying?
Say suh-PLY-ing. The American pronunciation is /səˈplaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈplaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplying?
Supplying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY). Broken into parts: suh · PLY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say supplying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈplaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈplaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.