How to pronounce suffrage
Say it like SUHF-rij. Suffrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffrage 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.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suffrage
American and British speakers say suffrage in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-rij.
What does suffrage mean?
- The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.“universal suffrage, women's suffrage, negro suffrage”
- The right of women to vote.
- A vote in deciding a particular question.
Where does suffrage come from?
The sense of "vote" or "right to vote" was directly derived from Classical Latin.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying suffrage
How do you pronounce suffrage?
Say SUHF-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffrage?
Suffrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say suffrage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.