How to Pronounce Support

To pronounce "support", say SUPP-ort — 2 syllables, IPA /səˈpɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səˈpɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “support”

"support" has 2 syllables: supp-ort. It rhymes with snort and thwart, if that helps it stick.

What does support mean?

noun

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.
“Don't move that beam! It's a support for the whole platform.”
Financial or other help.
“The government provides support to the arts in several ways.”

verb

To keep from falling.
“Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform.”
To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.
“Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?”

noun

A position in which a gymnast is holding their body above the rings (or high bar, parallel bars...) usually with straight arms.

Synonyms

stut underprop uphold

Antonyms

kernel oppose

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Words that rhyme with support

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snort thwart short court distort retort report escort purport exhort port resort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "support"?▾

"Support" has 2 syllables: supp · ort.

What is the IPA transcription of "support"?▾

The IPA transcription of "support" is /səˈpɔːt/.

What does "support" mean?▾

Support: (sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

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