How to Pronounce Supply

To pronounce "supply", say SUPPLY — one syllable, IPA /səˈplaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/səˈplaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “supply”

"supply" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does supply 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”

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Words that rhyme with supply

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

providingprovisionprovidefurnishrenderaddissueappend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supply"?▾

"Supply" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "supply"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supply" is /səˈplaɪ/.

What does "supply" mean?▾

Supply: The act of supplying.

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