How to pronounce suffragan
Say it like SUH-fruh-gun. Suffragan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUH).
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- SUH
- fruh
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffragan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suffragan
American and British speakers say suffragan in essentially the same way: /ˈsəfrəɡən/ in the US and /ˈsʌfrəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-ruh-gun.
What does suffragan mean?
- A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
- An auxiliary bishop.
Where does suffragan come from?
From Anglo-Norman, Old French suffragam, from (the stem of) Latin suffrāgium (“suffrage”).
Questions about saying suffragan
How do you pronounce suffragan?
Say SUH-fruh-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsəfrəɡən/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfrəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffragan?
Suffragan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUH). Broken into parts: SUH · fruh · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say suffragan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsəfrəɡən/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfrəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.