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How to pronounce sussy

Say it like SUHS-ee. Sussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHS).

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US American/ˈsʌsi/SUHS-ee
UK British/ˈsʌsi/SUHS-ee
  • SUHS
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sussy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of sussy

American and British speakers say sussy in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌsi/ in the US and /ˈsʌsi/ in the UK.

British respelling: SUHS-ee.

What does sussy mean?

adjective
  1. Suspicious

Where does sussy come from?

From sus + -y.

Words that rhyme with sussy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sussy.

Questions about saying sussy

How do you pronounce sussy?

Say SUHS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌsi/. In British English it is /ˈsʌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sussy?

Sussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHS). Broken into parts: SUHS · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say sussy the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌsi/ and the British form is /ˈsʌsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).