supportive

/səˈpɔːrtɪv/

Syllables sup·port·ive

Stress sup-PORT-ive

Phonics Breakdown

sup

/səp/

schwa

port

/pɔːrt/

r控元音

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

giving help, encouragement, or emotional backing

Sound Reference

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sup=/səp/(support) + port=/pɔːrt/(port) + ive=/ɪv/(give)

Example

She is very supportive of her colleagues.