How to pronounce sufferings
Say it like SUHF-uh-ringz. Sufferings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- uh
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sufferings 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.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sufferings
American and British speakers say sufferings in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-uh-ringz.
What does sufferings mean?
- plural of suffering How to pronounce suffering
Questions about saying sufferings
How do you pronounce sufferings?
Say SUHF-uh-ringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sufferings?
Sufferings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · uh · ringz.
Do Americans and Brits say sufferings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.