How to Pronounce "support"
word
/səˈpɔɹt/
suh-PORT
/səpˈɔːt/
suh-PAWT
Definition
To help someone or something continue, succeed, or stay strong. It can also mean holding something up physically, or agreement and encouragement for a person, idea, or cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈpɔɹt/
British English
/səpˈɔːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PORT
UK
suh-PAWT
Listen in Context
My friends support me when I feel sad.
These walls support the roof.
I support this idea.
Thanks for supporting me through all of this.