How to pronounce suffricate
Say it like SUHF-rih-kut. Suffricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- rih
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffricate 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suffricate
American and British speakers say suffricate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌfrɪkət/ in the US and /ˈsʌfrɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-rih-kut.
What does suffricate mean?
- To rub off.
- A consonant that begins as a fricative and ends as a plosive.
Where does suffricate come from?
From sub- (“up, under”) +fricatus, past participle of fricare.
Questions about saying suffricate
How do you pronounce suffricate?
Say SUHF-rih-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfrɪkət/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfrɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffricate?
Suffricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · rih · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say suffricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌfrɪkət/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfrɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.