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How to pronounce "support"

support

Noun
American
/səˈpɔrt/

Syllable Breakdown

sup port

How natives say support

British
/səˈpɔːt/

Syllable Breakdown

sup port

How natives say support

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 's' sound.

  • Say 'uh' with relaxed lips.

  • End with a strong 'port' like in 'airport'.

Common Mistakes

  • su-port (syllable stress)

  • sap-port (vowel sound)

  • sa-port (vowel sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 's' sound.

  • Say 'uh' with relaxed lips.

  • End with 'port' and elongate the 'or' sound.

common mistakes

  • sup-art (vowel sound)

  • sap-port (vowel sound)

  • su-port (syllable stress)

FAQ

Is the 't' sound pronounced?

Yes, the 't' is pronounced clearly at the end.

Where is the stress in 'support'?

The stress is on the second syllable.

Do British and American pronunciations differ?

The main difference is in the vowel sound length in 'port'.

Definition

support

Help or assistance provided to someone.

Word Family

supporter

/səˈpɔrtər/

noun

A person who supports.

Example: She is a strong supporter.

supportive

/səˈpɔrtɪv/

adjective

Providing help.

Example: He was very supportive.

supporting

/səˈpɔrtɪŋ/

adjective

Serving as a backup.

Example: The supporting evidence was clear.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Different vowel sound in 'supporter' endings.

Different syllable stress in 'supportive'.

Supporting has a continuous vowel at the end.

Pro Tips

Focus on stress

Make sure to stress the second syllable when you say 'support'.

Practice with similar words

Repeat 'report' and 'transport' to practice similar ending sounds.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Support

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[ˈædvəkəsi]

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/ˈæ.li/

associate

/əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/

charitable

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

charity

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

city

/ˈsɪti/

civic

/ˈsɪvɪk/

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