How to Pronounce "supports"
word
/səˈpɔɹts/
suh-PORTS
/səpˈɔːts/
suh-PAWTS
Definition
As a verb: to hold up, help, encourage, or provide for someone or something. As a noun (plural): physical structures that hold something up, or forms of help and assistance. One of the most versatile words in English, used in physical, emotional, financial, and technical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈpɔɹts/
British English
/səpˈɔːts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PORTS
UK
suh-PAWTS
Listen in Context
She always supports her friends when they need help.
The steel supports hold up the entire roof of the building.
The new software supports multiple languages.
He supports his elderly parents financially — it's not easy, but he wouldn't have it any other way.