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