How to pronounce suffragist
Say it like SUHF-ruh-jist. Suffragist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- ruh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffragist 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suffragist
American and British speakers say suffragist in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/ in the US and /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-ruh-jist.
What does suffragist mean?
- A person who promotes suffrage.
- One who votes.
- Of, relating to, or promoting suffrage.
Where does suffragist come from?
From suffrage + -ist (“person, agent”).
Questions about saying suffragist
How do you pronounce suffragist?
Say SUHF-ruh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffragist?
Suffragist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · ruh · jist.
Do Americans and Brits say suffragist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.