How to pronounce supported
Say it like suh-POR-tid. Supported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/səˈpɔrtɪd/suh-POR-tid
UK British/səˈpɔːtɪd/suh-PAW-tid
- suh
- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supported 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PAW-tid.
What does supported mean?
adjective
- sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)“a club entirely supported by membership dues”“well-supported allegations”
- held up or having the weight borne especially from below“supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends”
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Words that rhyme with supported
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Questions about saying supported
How do you pronounce supported?
Say suh-POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /səˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /səˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supported?
Supported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: suh · POR · tid.
Is supported 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 /səˈpɔːtɪd/ (suh-PAW-tid).