How to pronounce suspire
Say it like suh-SPIRE. Suspire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIRE).
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- suh
- SPIRE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspire 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.
- SPIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of suspire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-SPIRE.
What does suspire mean?
- To sigh.
Where does suspire come from?
Late Middle English, from Latin suspīrāre.
Words that rhyme with suspire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suspire.
Questions about saying suspire
How do you pronounce suspire?
Say suh-SPIRE. The American pronunciation is /səˈspaɪr/. In British English it is /səˈspaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspire?
Suspire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIRE). Broken into parts: suh · SPIRE.
Is suspire 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 /səˈspaɪə/ (suh-SPIRE).