How to pronounce suitably
Say it like SOO-tuh-blee. Suitably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitably 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suitably
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-tuh-blee.
What does suitably mean?
- In a suitable manner; with propriety.
Where does suitably come from?
From suitable + -ly.
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Questions about saying suitably
How do you pronounce suitably?
Say SOO-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutəbli/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitably?
Suitably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · tuh · blee.
Is suitably pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsuːtəbli/ (SOO-tuh-blee).