How to pronounce resuspension
Say it like ree-suh-SPEN-shun. Resuspension has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEN).
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- ree
- suh
- SPEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resuspension pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resuspension
American and British speakers say resuspension in essentially the same way: /ˌrisəˈspɛnʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːsəˈspɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-suh-SPEN-shun.
What does resuspension mean?
- A second or subsequent suspension.
- The renewed suspension of a precipitated sediment, such as stirring up settled mud at the bottom of a body of water.
Where does resuspension come from?
From re- + suspension.
Words that rhyme with resuspension
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resuspension.
Questions about saying resuspension
How do you pronounce resuspension?
Say ree-suh-SPEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrisəˈspɛnʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːsəˈspɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resuspension?
Resuspension has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEN). Broken into parts: ree · suh · SPEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resuspension the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrisəˈspɛnʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːsəˈspɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.