How to pronounce Suisse
Say it like SWIS. Suisse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suisse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Suisse
American and British speakers say Suisse in essentially the same way: /swɪs/ in the US and /swɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIS.
Other ways to say Suisse
Suisse also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SWEES /swis/
What does Suisse mean?
- a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
Words that rhyme with Suisse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Suisse.
Questions about saying Suisse
How do you pronounce Suisse?
Say SWIS. The American pronunciation is /swɪs/. In British English it is /swɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Suisse?
Suisse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWIS.
Do Americans and Brits say Suisse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swɪs/ and the British form is /swɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.