How to pronounce sutures
Say it like SOO-cherz. Sutures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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US American/ˈsutʃɚz/SOO-cherz
UK British/ˈsuːtʃəz/SOO-chuz
- SOO
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sutures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sutures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-chuz.
What does sutures mean?
noun
- plural of suture How to pronounce suture
Questions about saying sutures
How do you pronounce sutures?
Say SOO-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sutures?
Sutures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · cherz.
Is sutures 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 /ˈsuːtʃəz/ (SOO-chuz).