How to pronounce suspender
Say it like suh-SPEN-der. Suspender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN).
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- suh
- SPEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspender 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.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suspender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-SPEN-duh.
What does suspender mean?
- Something or someone who suspends.
- An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers.
- An item of apparel used to hold up a sock or (now especially) a stocking, such as a garter, or each of the fastening-straps attached to a corset or suspender belt.
Where does suspender come from?
From suspend + -er.
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Words that rhyme with suspender
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Questions about saying suspender
How do you pronounce suspender?
Say suh-SPEN-der. The American pronunciation is /səˈspɛndɚ/. In British English it is /səˈspɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspender?
Suspender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN). Broken into parts: suh · SPEN · der.
Is suspender 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 /səˈspɛndə/ (suh-SPEN-duh).