How to pronounce suffices
Say it like suh-FY-siz. Suffices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- suh
- FY
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffices pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suffices
American and British speakers say suffices in essentially the same way: /səˈfaɪsɪz/ in the US and /səˈfaɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FY-siz.
What does suffices mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of suffice How to pronounce suffice
Questions about saying suffices
How do you pronounce suffices?
Say suh-FY-siz. The American pronunciation is /səˈfaɪsɪz/. In British English it is /səˈfaɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffices?
Suffices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: suh · FY · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say suffices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfaɪsɪz/ and the British form is /səˈfaɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.