How to Pronounce Suffrage

To pronounce "suffrage", say SUFFR-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suffrage”

"suffrage" has 3 syllables: suffr-ag-e.

What does suffrage mean?

noun

  1. The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision.
  2. The right to vote for elected officials in a representative democracy.

    “universal suffrage, women's suffrage, negro suffrage”

Synonyms

franchise

Related words

voteelectoralelectionballotballotingpollingfranchisepoll

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suffrage"?▾

"Suffrage" has 3 syllables: suffr · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "suffrage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suffrage" is /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/.

What does "suffrage" mean?▾

Suffrage: The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision.

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