How to Pronounce Supporting

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supporting”

"supporting" has 3 syllables: supp-ort-ing. It rhymes with thwarting and courting, if that helps it stick.

What does supporting 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?”

noun

  1. That which supports something else; a support.

adjective

  1. That supports.

Synonyms

stutunderpropuphold

Antonyms

oppose

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Words that rhyme with supporting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thwartingcourtingconsortingsportingcavortingexhortingsnortingsortingreportingextortingresortingexporting

Related words

encouragingbearingload-bearingbackingassistassistanceaidingassisting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supporting"?▾

"Supporting" has 3 syllables: supp · ort · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "supporting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supporting" is /səˈpɔːtɪŋ/.

What does "supporting" mean?▾

Supporting: To keep from falling.

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