how to pronounce supple

/ˈsʌpəl/

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supple is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of supple in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… has the soft supple durable feel of …”

meanings of supple

adjective:

Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.
Lithe and agile when moving and bending.
Compliant; yielding to the will of others.

verb:

To make or become supple.
To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.

name:

A surname.

supple frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word supple occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.