How to pronounce suggesting
Say it like suh-JES-ting. Suggesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- suh
- JES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suggesting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suggesting
American and British speakers say suggesting in essentially the same way: /səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-JES-ting.
What does suggesting mean?
Words that rhyme with suggesting
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Questions about saying suggesting
How do you pronounce suggesting?
Say suh-JES-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suggesting?
Suggesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: suh · JES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say suggesting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.