How to pronounce suspends
Say it like suh-SPENDZ. Suspends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENDZ).
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- suh
- SPENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspends 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.
- SPENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of suspends
American and British speakers say suspends in essentially the same way: /səˈspɛndz/ in the US and /səˈspɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SPENDZ.
What does suspends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of suspend How to pronounce suspend
Words that rhyme with suspends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suspends.
Questions about saying suspends
How do you pronounce suspends?
Say suh-SPENDZ. The American pronunciation is /səˈspɛndz/. In British English it is /səˈspɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspends?
Suspends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENDZ). Broken into parts: suh · SPENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say suspends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈspɛndz/ and the British form is /səˈspɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.