How to pronounce suppressed
Say it like suh-PREST. Suppressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST).
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- suh
- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppressed 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.
- PRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of suppressed
American and British speakers say suppressed in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛst/ in the US and /səˈprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PREST.
What does suppressed mean?
- kept from public knowledge by various means
- manifesting or subjected to suppression“a suppressed press”
- held in check with difficulty“a smothered cough”“a stifled yawn”
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Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with suppressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppressed.
Questions about saying suppressed
How do you pronounce suppressed?
Say suh-PREST. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛst/. In British English it is /səˈprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppressed?
Suppressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST). Broken into parts: suh · PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say suppressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛst/ and the British form is /səˈprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.