How to pronounce suffragette
Say it like suhf-ruh-JET. Suffragette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JET).
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- suhf
- ruh
- JET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffragette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of suffragette
American and British speakers say suffragette in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛt/ in the US and /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhf-ruh-JET.
What does suffragette mean?
- a woman advocate of women's right to vote (especially a militant advocate in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century)
Words that rhyme with suffragette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffragette.
Questions about saying suffragette
How do you pronounce suffragette?
Say suhf-ruh-JET. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛt/. In British English it is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffragette?
Suffragette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JET). Broken into parts: suhf · ruh · JET.
Do Americans and Brits say suffragette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛt/ and the British form is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.