How to pronounce suffuse
Say it like suh-FYOOZ. Suffuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ).
- suh
- FYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of suffuse
American and British speakers say suffuse in essentially the same way: /səˈfjuz/ in the US and /səˈfjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FYOOZ.
What does suffuse mean?
- To spread through or over (something), especially as a liquid, colour or light; to bathe.“The entire room was suffused with a golden light.”
- To spread through or over in the manner of a liquid.“The warmth suffused his cold fingers.”
- To pour underneath.
- Suffused; diffuse.
Where does suffuse come from?
From Latin suffundō.
Words that rhyme with suffuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffuse.
Questions about saying suffuse
How do you pronounce suffuse?
Say suh-FYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /səˈfjuz/. In British English it is /səˈfjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffuse?
Suffuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ). Broken into parts: suh · FYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say suffuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfjuz/ and the British form is /səˈfjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.