How to pronounce suggestion
Say it like suh-JES-chun. Suggestion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- suh
- JES
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suggestion 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.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suggestion
American and British speakers say suggestion in essentially the same way: /səˈdʒɛstʃən/ in the US and /səˈdʒɛstʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-JES-chun.
What does suggestion mean?
- an idea that is suggested“the picnic was her suggestion”
- a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection“it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse”
- a just detectable amount“he speaks French with a trace of an accent”“a hint mockery in her manner”
Where does suggestion come from?
From Middle English suggestion, from Anglo-Norman suggestioun, sugestiun, from Latin suggestiō, from suggerō (“suggest”, verb), from Latin sub- (“from below, up”) + gerō (“to bring”).
Words that rhyme with suggestion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suggestion.
Questions about saying suggestion
How do you pronounce suggestion?
Say suh-JES-chun. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʒɛstʃən/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɛstʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suggestion?
Suggestion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: suh · JES · chun.
Do Americans and Brits say suggestion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdʒɛstʃən/ and the British form is /səˈdʒɛstʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.