How to pronounce suzerainty
Say it like SYOO-zuh-run-tee. Suzerainty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO).
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- SYOO
- zuh
- run
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suzerainty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of suzerainty
American and British speakers say suzerainty in essentially the same way: /ˈsjuzərənti/ in the US and /ˈsjuːzərənti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYOO-zuh-run-tee.
What does suzerainty mean?
- A relation between states in which a subservient nation has its own government, but is unable to take international action independent of the superior state.“under suzerainty to”
- A similar relationship between other entities.“She was tired of living under suzerainty to her parents.”
- The status or power of a suzerain.
Where does suzerainty come from?
From Middle English suserente, from Old French suserenete, equivalent to suzerain + -ty.
Questions about saying suzerainty
How do you pronounce suzerainty?
Say SYOO-zuh-run-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsjuzərənti/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːzərənti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suzerainty?
Suzerainty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYOO). Broken into parts: SYOO · zuh · run · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say suzerainty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsjuzərənti/ and the British form is /ˈsjuːzərənti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.