How to pronounce supports
Say it like suh-PORTS. Supports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORTS).
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- suh
- PORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supports 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.
- PORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of supports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PAWTS.
What does supports mean?
- plural of support How to pronounce support
- third-person singular simple present indicative of support How to pronounce support
Words that rhyme with supports
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supports.
Questions about saying supports
How do you pronounce supports?
Say suh-PORTS. The American pronunciation is /səˈpɔrts/. In British English it is /səˈpɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supports?
Supports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORTS). Broken into parts: suh · PORTS.
Is supports 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 /səˈpɔːts/ (suh-PAWTS).