How to Pronounce Suspending

To pronounce "suspending", say SUSP-end-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

10

Letters

SUSP-end-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “suspending”

"suspending" has 3 syllables: susp-end-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does suspending mean?

verb

  1. To halt something temporarily.

    “The meeting was suspended for lunch.”

  2. To hold in an undetermined or undecided state.

    “to suspend one's judgement or one's disbelief”

Antonyms

resume

Words that rhyme with suspending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

debarfreezeabeyanceabolishingadjournadjourningadjournmentcancelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suspending"?▾

"Suspending" has 3 syllables: susp · end · ing.

What does "suspending" mean?▾

Suspending: To halt something temporarily.

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