How to pronounce suture
Say it like SOO-cher. Suture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce suture. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-chuh.
What does suture mean?
- A seam formed by sewing two edges together, especially to join pieces of skin in surgically treating a wound.
- Thread used to sew or stitch two edges (especially of skin) together.
- An area where separate terrane join together along a major fault.
- To sew up or join by means of a suture.
Where does suture come from?
From Middle English suture, from Latin sūtūra (“suture”), from suere (“sew, join or tack together”) + -tūra (forms action nouns).
Words that rhyme with suture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suture.
Questions about saying suture
How do you pronounce suture?
Say SOO-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suture?
Suture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · cher.
Is suture 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 /ˈsuːtʃə/ (SOO-chuh).