How to pronounce suppression
Say it like suh-PRESH-un. Suppression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- suh
- PRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppression 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suppression
American and British speakers say suppression in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛʃən/ in the US and /səˈprɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PRESH-un.
What does suppression mean?
- the failure to develop some part or organ
- the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation“a suppression of the newspaper”
- forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority“the suppression of heresy”“the quelling of the rebellion”
Where does suppression come from?
Borrowed from Latin suppressiō.
Words that rhyme with suppression
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppression.
Questions about saying suppression
How do you pronounce suppression?
Say suh-PRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛʃən/. In British English it is /səˈprɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppression?
Suppression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: suh · PRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say suppression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛʃən/ and the British form is /səˈprɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.