How to pronounce suppresses
Say it like suh-PRES-iz. Suppresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- suh
- PRES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppresses 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suppresses
American and British speakers say suppresses in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛsɪz/ in the US and /səˈprɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PRES-iz.
What does suppresses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of suppress How to pronounce suppress
Questions about saying suppresses
How do you pronounce suppresses?
Say suh-PRES-iz. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛsɪz/. In British English it is /səˈprɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppresses?
Suppresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: suh · PRES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say suppresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛsɪz/ and the British form is /səˈprɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.