How to pronounce Sussex
Say it like SUHS-iks. Sussex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHS).
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- SUHS
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sussex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Sussex
American and British speakers say Sussex in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌsɪks/ in the US and /ˈsʌsɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHS-iks.
What does Sussex mean?
- A former county of south-east England, England, United Kingdom, now divided into East and West Sussex), then bordered by Surrey, Kent, Hampshire and the English Channel.
Where does Sussex come from?
The town in New Brunswick may have been named after Sussex, New Jersey.
Questions about saying Sussex
How do you pronounce Sussex?
Say SUHS-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌsɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsʌsɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sussex?
Sussex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHS). Broken into parts: SUHS · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say Sussex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌsɪks/ and the British form is /ˈsʌsɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.