How to Pronounce Suppletion

To pronounce "suppletion", say SUPPL-et-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈpliːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/səˈpliːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suppletion”

"suppletion" has 3 syllables: suppl-et-ion. It rhymes with repletion, if that helps it stick.

What does suppletion mean?

noun

  1. The supplying of something lacking.
  2. (grammar) The use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking, e.g. using “to be able” as the infinitive of “can”, or “better” as the comparative of “good”, or “went” as the simple past of “go”.

Words that rhyme with suppletion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repletion

Related words

suppletorysupplialsubstitutionsupplsupplymentsupplementationreplenishmentplenishment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suppletion"?▾

"Suppletion" has 3 syllables: suppl · et · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "suppletion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suppletion" is /səˈpliːʃən/.

What does "suppletion" mean?▾

Suppletion: The supplying of something lacking.

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