How to pronounce suspicions
Say it like suh-SPISH-unz. Suspicions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPISH).
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- suh
- SPISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspicions 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.
- SPISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suspicions
American and British speakers say suspicions in essentially the same way: /səˈspɪʃənz/ in the US and /səˈspɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SPISH-unz.
What does suspicions mean?
- plural of suspicion How to pronounce suspicion
Questions about saying suspicions
How do you pronounce suspicions?
Say suh-SPISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /səˈspɪʃənz/. In British English it is /səˈspɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspicions?
Suspicions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPISH). Broken into parts: suh · SPISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say suspicions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈspɪʃənz/ and the British form is /səˈspɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.