How to pronounce sufferers
Say it like SUHF-uh-rerz. Sufferers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- uh
- rerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sufferers 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.
- rerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sufferers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHF-uh-ruz.
What does sufferers mean?
- plural of sufferer How to pronounce sufferer
Questions about saying sufferers
How do you pronounce sufferers?
Say SUHF-uh-rerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfərɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfərəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sufferers?
Sufferers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · uh · rerz.
Is sufferers 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 /ˈsʌfərəz/ (SUHF-uh-ruz).