How to pronounce sus
Say it like SUHS. Sus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sus
American and British speakers say sus in essentially the same way: /sʌs/ in the US and /sʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHS.
What does sus mean?
- Suspicion (in terms of a sus law).
- Suspicious; having suspicions or questions.
- Suspicious; raising or causing people to have suspicions.
- Acting in a borderline sexually inappropriate way, causing others to "suspect" them of being sexually attracted to someone and trying to hide it.“That guy is always acting sus with the boys, are you sure he's not gay?”
Where does sus come from?
Clipping of suspicion.
Words that rhyme with sus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sus.
Questions about saying sus
How do you pronounce sus?
Say SUHS. The American pronunciation is /sʌs/. In British English it is /sʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sus?
Sus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say sus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌs/ and the British form is /sʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.