How to Pronounce Supplemental

To pronounce "supplemental", say SUPPL-em-ent-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

SUPPL-em-ent-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “supplemental”

"supplemental" has 4 syllables: suppl-em-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does supplemental mean?

noun

  1. Something that supplements or adds to.
  2. A requisition or article of legislation that provides additional funding for a program.

adjective

  1. Acting to supplement.
  2. Appending.

Words that rhyme with supplemental

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fundamentaldetrimentaltranscendentalmentalsentimentaltemperamentalincidentalmonumentalinstrumentalelementalkennelincremental

Related words

supplementaryadditionalsubsidiarysecondaryauxiliaryaddedsupplementationsupplementarity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supplemental"?▾

"Supplemental" has 4 syllables: suppl · em · ent · al.

What does "supplemental" mean?▾

Supplemental: Something that supplements or adds to.

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