How to pronounce suppressing
Say it like suh-PRES-ing. Suppressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
- suh
- PRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppressing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suppressing
American and British speakers say suppressing in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PRES-ing.
What does suppressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of suppress How to pronounce suppress
- The act by which something is suppressed; a suppression.
Words that rhyme with suppressing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppressing.
Questions about saying suppressing
How do you pronounce suppressing?
Say suh-PRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈprɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppressing?
Suppressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: suh · PRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say suppressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈprɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.