How to Pronounce Supper

To pronounce "supper", say SUPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌpə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsʌpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supper”

"supper" has 2 syllables: supp-er. It rhymes with scupper and upper, if that helps it stick.

What does supper mean?

noun

  1. Food consumed before going to bed.
  2. Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.

verb

  1. To consume a snack before retiring.
  2. To eat dinner (see above).

Synonyms

dinnerevening meal

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Words that rhyme with supper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scupperuppercuppercruppergrippersnippertupperkupper

Related words

dinedinerdinnertimediningdinnermealluncheonlunch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supper"?▾

"Supper" has 2 syllables: supp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "supper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supper" is /ˈsʌpə/.

What does "supper" mean?▾

Supper: Food consumed before going to bed.

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