How to Pronounce Suspends

To pronounce "suspends", say SUSP-ends — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SUSP-ends

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💡 Tip for remembering “suspends”

"suspends" has 2 syllables: susp-ends. It rhymes with contends and amends, if that helps it stick.

What does suspends 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 suspends

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendsamendsascendsextendscommendstranscendsbefriendsportendsendsdividendsbookendsdescends

Related words

debarfreezearrestsascribesattachescancelsceasescessation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suspends"?▾

"Suspends" has 2 syllables: susp · ends.

What does "suspends" mean?▾

Suspends: To halt something temporarily.

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