How to pronounce suffragettes
Say it like suhf-ruh-JETS. Suffragettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JETS).
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- suhf
- ruh
- JETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffragettes 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.
- JETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of suffragettes
American and British speakers say suffragettes in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛts/ in the US and /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhf-ruh-JETS.
What does suffragettes mean?
- plural of suffragette How to pronounce suffragette
Words that rhyme with suffragettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffragettes.
Questions about saying suffragettes
How do you pronounce suffragettes?
Say suhf-ruh-JETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛts/. In British English it is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffragettes?
Suffragettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JETS). Broken into parts: suhf · ruh · JETS.
Do Americans and Brits say suffragettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛts/ and the British form is /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.