How to pronounce suspiciously
Say it like suh-SPISH-uh-slee. Suspiciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPISH).
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- suh
- SPISH
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspiciously 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suspiciously
American and British speakers say suspiciously in essentially the same way: /səˈspɪʃəsli/ in the US and /səˈspɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SPISH-uh-slee.
What does suspiciously mean?
- In a way suggesting suspicion.“The police officer looked at her suspiciously.”
- In a way that arouses suspicion.“She was behaving very suspiciously.”
- Causing suspicion.“Suspiciously, he had taken out an insurance policy on his wife just months earlier.”
Where does suspiciously come from?
From suspicious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with suspiciously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suspiciously.
Questions about saying suspiciously
How do you pronounce suspiciously?
Say suh-SPISH-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /səˈspɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /səˈspɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspiciously?
Suspiciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPISH). Broken into parts: suh · SPISH · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say suspiciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈspɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /səˈspɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.