How to pronounce supporter
Say it like suh-POR-ter. Supporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
- suh
- POR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supporter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supporter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PAW-tuh.
What does supporter mean?
- A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.
- A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.
- Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson.“More than 10,000 supporters attended the last match.”
Where does supporter come from?
From Middle English supporter, supportour, equivalent to support + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with supporter
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Questions about saying supporter
How do you pronounce supporter?
Say suh-POR-ter. The American pronunciation is /səˈpɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /səˈpɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supporter?
Supporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: suh · POR · ter.
Is supporter 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 /səˈpɔːtə/ (suh-PAW-tuh).