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support
Definition:
(nou) the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities (nou) aiding the cause or policy or interests of (nou) something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest (nou) a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission (nou) documentary validation (nou) the financial means whereby one lives (nou) supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation (nou) the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (nou) a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (nou) any device that bears the weight of another thing (nou) financial resources provided to make some project possible
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈpɔːt
Examples:
The proceeds help to support the hermitage.
Research assistance and secretarial support is also provided.
The vote lacked the support of the centrist party.
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Common mistakes of support pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "su-ˈport". The correct pronunciation is "sə-ˈpɔrt" (US) or "sə-ˈpɔːt" (UK), with stress on the second syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the second syllable for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The "u" in "support" can be mispronounced as "ʌ" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation is "sə-ˈpɔrt" (US) or "sə-ˈpɔːt" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "ə" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "support" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound like "sup-ˈpɔrt". The correct pronunciation features a softer "t" at the end. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick to sound more natural.
- Dropping the first syllable: Some may say "port" instead of "support", omitting the initial syllable. The correct form is "sə-ˈpɔrt" (US) or "sə-ˈpɔːt" (UK). Tip: Always pronounce both syllables to convey the full meaning.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "support" with "suppose", leading to mispronunciation. "Support" is pronounced "sə-ˈpɔrt" (US) or "sə-ˈpɔːt" (UK). Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their sounds clearly.