How to pronounce unsupported
Say it like un-suh-POR-tid. Unsupported has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
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- un
- suh
- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsupported pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 unsupported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-suh-PAW-tid.
What does unsupported mean?
- Without physical support.“The bombed bridge was left unsupported and soon collapsed.”
- For which support or help is not available.“This obsolete software is unsupported. Please upgrade to the latest version.”
- Without confirmation from a credible source, without verifying support“The sentence was unsupported by an inline citation or general bibliographic reference source notes.”
Where does unsupported come from?
From Middle English unsupported, equivalent to un- + supported.
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Words that rhyme with unsupported
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Questions about saying unsupported
How do you pronounce unsupported?
Say un-suh-POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənsəˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ənsəˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsupported?
Unsupported has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: un · suh · POR · tid.
Is unsupported 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 /ənsəˈpɔːtɪd/ (un-suh-PAW-tid).