How to pronounce suitor
Say it like SOO-ter. Suitor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-tuh.
What does suitor mean?
- One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.
- A person or organization that expresses an interest in working with, or taking over, another.
- A party to a suit or litigation.
- To play the suitor; to woo; to make love.
Where does suitor come from?
From Middle English sutour, from Anglo-Norman suytour, seuter, from Late Latin secutor (“follower, pursuer”).
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Words that rhyme with suitor
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Questions about saying suitor
How do you pronounce suitor?
Say SOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitor?
Suitor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ter.
Is suitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsuːtə/ (SOO-tuh).