How to Pronounce "supply and demand"
expression
səˈpɫaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /dɪˈmænd
suh-PLY and dih-MAND
ˈsʌpli/ /ˈænd/ /dɪmˈɑːnd
SUH-plee and dih-MAHND
Definition
The economic principle that the price of a product is determined by how much of it is available (supply) and how much people want it (demand).
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈpɫaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /dɪˈmænd
British English
ˈsʌpli/ /ˈænd/ /dɪmˈɑːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PLY and dih-MAND
UK
SUH-plee and dih-MAHND
Listen in Context
The price went up because of supply and demand.
Supply and demand affect the market.
When supply and demand are balanced, prices stay stable.
It's all about supply and demand in this business—when people want more, prices go up.