How to Pronounce Supports

To pronounce "supports", say SUPP-orts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"supports" has 2 syllables: supp-orts. It rhymes with sports and quartz, if that helps it stick.

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.

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How many syllables are in "supports"?▾

"Supports" has 2 syllables: supp · orts.

What does "supports" mean?▾

Supports: (sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

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