How to Pronounce Suffice

To pronounce "suffice", say SUFF-ic-e — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈfaɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/səˈfaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suffice”

"suffice" has 3 syllables: suff-ic-e. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

What does suffice mean?

verb

  1. To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

    “For this plum cake, two eggs should suffice.”

  2. To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.

    “A joint of lamb sufficed even his enormous appetite.”

Synonyms

dowork

Words that rhyme with suffice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedeviceiceslice

Related words

answerdosufficientadequateenoughservefitsatisfy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suffice"?▾

"Suffice" has 3 syllables: suff · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "suffice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suffice" is /səˈfaɪs/.

What does "suffice" mean?▾

Suffice: To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

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