How to pronounce suitcase
Say it like SOOT-kays. Suitcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOT).
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- SOOT
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitcase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of suitcase
American and British speakers say suitcase in essentially the same way: /ˈsutˌkeɪs/ in the US and /ˈsuːtˌkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOT-kays.
What does suitcase mean?
- a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes“he carried his small bag onto the plane with him”
Where does suitcase come from?
From suit + case.
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Questions about saying suitcase
How do you pronounce suitcase?
Say SOOT-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitcase?
Suitcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOT). Broken into parts: SOOT · kays.
Do Americans and Brits say suitcase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsutˌkeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsuːtˌkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.