How to pronounce suppressor
Say it like suh-PRES-er. Suppressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- suh
- PRES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppressor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suppressor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PRES-uh.
What does suppressor mean?
- A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device.
- A device added to the barrel of a firearm which reduces the noise and flash generated by firing the weapon.
- A person who suppresses others, a tyrant.
Where does suppressor come from?
From suppress + -or.
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Words that rhyme with suppressor
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Questions about saying suppressor
How do you pronounce suppressor?
Say suh-PRES-er. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛsɚ/. In British English it is /səˈprɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppressor?
Suppressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: suh · PRES · er.
Is suppressor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈprɛsə/ (suh-PRES-uh).