How to Pronounce Suspenders

To pronounce "suspenders", say SUSP-end-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

suspenders

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying suspenders, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

10

Letters

SUSP-end-ers

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “suspenders”

"suspenders" has 3 syllables: susp-end-ers. It rhymes with offenders and defenders, if that helps it stick.

What does suspenders mean?

noun

  1. A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off. Braces.
  2. Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings. Garters.

Words that rhyme with suspenders

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

offendersdefendersrenderscontenderstendersvendorsbenderslenderssurrendersvenderspretendersblenders

Related words

bracegalluspantsoverallssockbracesgarterspotatoes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suspenders"?▾

"Suspenders" has 3 syllables: susp · end · ers.

What does "suspenders" mean?▾

Suspenders: A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off. Braces.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “suspenders” in the full dictionary →