How to Pronounce Suppressing

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SUPPR-ess-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “suppressing”

"suppressing" has 3 syllables: suppr-ess-ing. It rhymes with blessing and pressing, if that helps it stick.

What does suppressing 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.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is suppressed; a suppression.

Words that rhyme with suppressing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessingpressingdistressingcaressingdepressingacquiescingdressingcoalescingprogressingpossessingassessingtransgressing

Related words

represssubdueinhibitoppressconquercrushcurbsuppression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suppressing"?▾

"Suppressing" has 3 syllables: suppr · ess · ing.

What does "suppressing" mean?▾

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

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