How to pronounce suppressants
Say it like suh-PRES-unts. Suppressants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- suh
- PRES
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppressants 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suppressants
American and British speakers say suppressants in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛsənts/ in the US and /səˈprɛsənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PRES-unts.
What does suppressants mean?
- plural of suppressant How to pronounce suppressant
Questions about saying suppressants
How do you pronounce suppressants?
Say suh-PRES-unts. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛsənts/. In British English it is /səˈprɛsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppressants?
Suppressants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: suh · PRES · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say suppressants the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛsənts/ and the British form is /səˈprɛsənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.