How to pronounce sufferance
Say it like SUHF-uh-runs. Sufferance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- uh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sufferance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sufferance
American and British speakers say sufferance in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌfərəns/ in the US and /ˈsʌfərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-uh-runs.
What does sufferance mean?
- Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.
Where does sufferance come from?
From Middle English sufferaunce, from Anglo-Norman suffraunce, from Late Latin sufferentia.
Questions about saying sufferance
How do you pronounce sufferance?
Say SUHF-uh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfərəns/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sufferance?
Sufferance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · uh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say sufferance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌfərəns/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.