How to pronounce suturing
Say it like SOO-chuh-ring. Suturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suturing 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suturing
American and British speakers say suturing in essentially the same way: /ˈsutʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsuːtʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-chuh-ring.
What does suturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of suture How to pronounce suture
Questions about saying suturing
How do you pronounce suturing?
Say SOO-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suturing?
Suturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say suturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsutʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsuːtʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.