How to Pronounce Suppression

To pronounce "suppression", say SUPPR-ess-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈpɹɛʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/səˈpɹɛʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suppression”

"suppression" has 3 syllables: suppr-ess-ion. It rhymes with expression and discretion, if that helps it stick.

What does suppression mean?

noun

  1. The act or instance of suppressing.
  2. The state of being suppressed.

Words that rhyme with suppression

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expressiondiscretionoppressionobsessionconcessionimpressionprogressionquestionaccessionregressiondigressionpossession

Related words

inhibitionquellingstiflingcurtailmentcrushingsuppressingrepressiverepression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suppression"?▾

"Suppression" has 3 syllables: suppr · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "suppression"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suppression" is /səˈpɹɛʃən/.

What does "suppression" mean?▾

Suppression: The act or instance of suppressing.

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