How to pronounce suh
Say it like SUH. Suh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of suh
American and British speakers say suh in essentially the same way: /sʌ/ in the US and /sʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUH.
What does suh mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of sir, usually to suggest the speech of African-American slaves.
- Pronunciation spelling of sup (“what's up”).“Suh, dude?”
Words that rhyme with suh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suh.
Questions about saying suh
How do you pronounce suh?
Say SUH. The American pronunciation is /sʌ/. In British English it is /sʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suh?
Suh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUH.
Do Americans and Brits say suh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌ/ and the British form is /sʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.