supplement

/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

Syllables sup·ple·ment

Stress SUP-ple-ment

Phonics Breakdown

sup

/sʌp/

short u

ple

/plɪ/

syllabic le

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

something added to complete or enhance; a dietary supplement

Sound Reference

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sup=/sʌp/(supper) + ple=/plɪ/(simple) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

She takes a vitamin supplement every day.