How to pronounce suitcases
Say it like SOOT-kay-siz. Suitcases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOT).
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- SOOT
- kay
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitcases 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suitcases
American and British speakers say suitcases in essentially the same way: /ˈsutˌkeɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈsuːtˌkeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOT-kay-siz.
What does suitcases mean?
- plural of suitcase How to pronounce suitcase
Questions about saying suitcases
How do you pronounce suitcases?
Say SOOT-kay-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutˌkeɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtˌkeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitcases?
Suitcases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOT). Broken into parts: SOOT · kay · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say suitcases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsutˌkeɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsuːtˌkeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.