How to Pronounce Supported

To pronounce "supported", say SUPP-ort-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈpɔːtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/səˈpɔːtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supported”

"supported" has 3 syllables: supp-ort-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.

What does supported mean?

verb

  1. To keep from falling.

    “Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform.”

  2. To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.

    “Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?”

adjective

  1. Held in position, especially from below.
  2. Furnished with corroborating evidence.

Synonyms

stutunderpropuphold

Antonyms

opposeunsupported

Words that rhyme with supported

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retortedcontortedpurportedthwartedassorteddistortedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedabortedsorted

Related words

suspendedbackedpendentbaseddanglingcorroboratedhangingunderhung

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supported"?▾

"Supported" has 3 syllables: supp · ort · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "supported"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supported" is /səˈpɔːtɪd/.

What does "supported" mean?▾

Supported: To keep from falling.

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