How to Pronounce Supplies

To pronounce "supplies", say SUPPL-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /səˈplaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/səˈplaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supplies”

"supplies" has 2 syllables: suppl-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does supplies mean?

noun

  1. The act of supplying.

    “supply and demand”

  2. An amount of something supplied.

    “A supply of good drinking water is essential.”

verb

  1. To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.

    “to supply money for the war”

  2. To furnish or equip with.

    “to supply a furnace with fuel; to supply soldiers with ammunition”

Words that rhyme with supplies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

provisionsstoressourcinggoodscommodityservicesproductprocurement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supplies"?▾

"Supplies" has 2 syllables: suppl · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "supplies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supplies" is /səˈplaɪz/.

What does "supplies" mean?▾

Supplies: The act of supplying.

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