How to pronounce suffused
Say it like suh-FYOOZD. Suffused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD).
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- suh
- FYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffused 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.
- FYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of suffused
American and British speakers say suffused in essentially the same way: /səˈfjuzd/ in the US and /səˈfjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FYOOZD.
What does suffused mean?
- simple past and past participle of suffuse How to pronounce suffuse
Words that rhyme with suffused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffused.
Questions about saying suffused
How do you pronounce suffused?
Say suh-FYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /səˈfjuzd/. In British English it is /səˈfjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffused?
Suffused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD). Broken into parts: suh · FYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say suffused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfjuzd/ and the British form is /səˈfjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.