How to Pronounce Suppresses

To pronounce "suppresses", say SUPPR-ess-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SUPPR-ess-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “suppresses”

"suppresses" has 3 syllables: suppr-ess-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does suppresses mean?

verb

  1. To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

    “Political dissent was brutally suppressed.”

  2. To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

    “I struggled to suppress my smile.”

Words that rhyme with suppresses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepresses

Related words

represssubdueinhibitoppressconquercrushcurbabolishes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suppresses"?▾

"Suppresses" has 3 syllables: suppr · ess · es.

What does "suppresses" mean?▾

Suppresses: To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

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