How to pronounce suffered
Say it like SUHF-erd. Suffered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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US American/ˈsʌfɚd/SUHF-erd
UK British/ˈsʌfəd/SUHF-ud
- SUHF
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suffered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHF-ud.
What does suffered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of suffer How to pronounce suffer
Questions about saying suffered
How do you pronounce suffered?
Say SUHF-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffered?
Suffered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · erd.
Is suffered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌfəd/ (SUHF-ud).