How to Pronounce "supposed to"
expression
səˈpoʊzd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
suh-POHZD-tuh
spoʊst/ /tˈuː
SPOHST-TOO
Definition
Used to say that something is expected, required, or intended to happen, or is the rule or plan in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈpoʊzd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
spoʊst/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-POHZD-tuh
UK
SPOHST-TOO
Listen in Context
I am supposed to finish my homework before dinner.
You are supposed to be quiet in the library.
The train is supposed to arrive at 10 o’clock.
He wasn't supposed to tell anyone, but he did.