How to Pronounce "supplementary"
word
ˌsəpɫəˈmɛnɝi/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛntɝi/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛntɹi/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛntʃɹi
sup-luh-MEN-uh-ree
sˌʌplɪmˈɛntəɹi
sup-li-MEN-tuh-ree
Definition
Something that is provided in addition to what already exists or is available, to complete or enhance it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsəpɫəˈmɛnɝi/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛntɝi/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛntɹi/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛntʃɹi
British English
sˌʌplɪmˈɛntəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sup-luh-MEN-uh-ree
UK
sup-li-MEN-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The teacher gave us supplementary exercises for extra practice.
He has a supplementary income from his part-time job.
We need supplementary information before making a decision.
There's some supplementary reading for this week's class if you're interested.