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