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