How to pronounce suggest
Say it like suh-JEST. Suggest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEST).
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- suh
- JEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suggest 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.
- JESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of suggest
American and British speakers say suggest in essentially the same way: /səˈdʒɛst/ in the US and /səˈdʒɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-JEST.
What does suggest mean?
- make a proposal, declare a plan for something“the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”
- drop a hint; intimate by a hint
- imply as a possibility“The evidence suggests a need for more clarification”
Where does suggest come from?
Coined based on Latin suggestus, perfect passive participle of suggerō (“bring up, bring under, lay beneath, furnish, supply, excite, advise, suggest”, verb), from sub (“from below, under”) + gerō (“bear, carry”, verb).
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Words that rhyme with suggest
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Questions about saying suggest
How do you pronounce suggest?
Say suh-JEST. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʒɛst/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suggest?
Suggest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEST). Broken into parts: suh · JEST.
Do Americans and Brits say suggest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdʒɛst/ and the British form is /səˈdʒɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.