To pronounce "suppletive", say SUPPL-et-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SUPPL-et-iv-e
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"suppletive" has 4 syllables: suppl-et-iv-e.
"Suppletive" has 4 syllables: suppl · et · iv · e.
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