How to Pronounce Suffers

To pronounce "suffers", say SUFF-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SUFF-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “suffers”

"suffers" has 2 syllables: suff-ers. It rhymes with buffers and snuffers, if that helps it stick.

What does suffers mean?

verb

  1. To undergo hardship.

    “Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?”

  2. To feel pain.

    “At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash.”

Synonyms

permitdeteriorateworsenbeardreetholeagonizeanguish

Words that rhyme with suffers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bufferssnufferspuffersduffersstuffersbluffers

Related words

achehurtendurebrookabidestandmeetsustain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suffers"?▾

"Suffers" has 2 syllables: suff · ers.

What does "suffers" mean?▾

Suffers: To undergo hardship.

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