How to pronounce suppressant
Say it like suh-PRES-unt. Suppressant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- suh
- PRES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppressant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suppressant
American and British speakers say suppressant in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛsənt/ in the US and /səˈprɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PRES-unt.
What does suppressant mean?
- A substance that suppresses.
Where does suppressant come from?
From suppress + -ant.
Words that rhyme with suppressant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppressant.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying suppressant
How do you pronounce suppressant?
Say suh-PRES-unt. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛsənt/. In British English it is /səˈprɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppressant?
Suppressant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: suh · PRES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say suppressant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛsənt/ and the British form is /səˈprɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.