How to Pronounce Suggest

To pronounce "suggest", say SUGG-est — 2 syllables, IPA /səˈdʒɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/səˈdʒɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suggest”

"suggest" has 2 syllables: sugg-est. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does suggest mean?

verb

  1. To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

    “Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?”

  2. To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).

    “The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg.”

Synonyms

proposealludehintimplyinsinuatesuggestion

Words that rhyme with suggest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

hintindicateadviseevokeproposeintimateinsinuatesuggestive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suggest"?▾

"Suggest" has 2 syllables: sugg · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "suggest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suggest" is /səˈdʒɛst/.

What does "suggest" mean?▾

Suggest: To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

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