How to pronounce suey
Say it like SOO-ee. Suey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce suey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suey
American and British speakers say suey in essentially the same way: /ˈsui/ in the US and /ˈsuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-ee.
What does suey mean?
- Suicide (act of self-killing).
- Suicide (children's ball-throwing game).
Where does suey come from?
Clipping of suicide + -ey.
Words that rhyme with suey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suey.
Questions about saying suey
How do you pronounce suey?
Say SOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsui/. In British English it is /ˈsuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suey?
Suey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say suey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsui/ and the British form is /ˈsuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.