How to pronounce sui
Say it like SOO-ee. Sui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sui. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sui
American and British speakers say sui in essentially the same way: /ˈsui/ in the US and /ˈsuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-ee.
What does sui mean?
- To commit a suicide attack.“I just suied one of the other team.”
Words that rhyme with sui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sui.
Questions about saying sui
How do you pronounce sui?
Say SOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsui/. In British English it is /ˈsuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sui?
Sui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsui/ and the British form is /ˈsuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.