How to Pronounce Suspension

To pronounce "suspension", say SUSP-ens-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈspɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/səˈspɛnʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suspension”

"suspension" has 3 syllables: susp-ens-ion. It rhymes with apprehension and contention, if that helps it stick.

What does suspension mean?

noun

  1. The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

    “suspension from a hook”

  2. A temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation.

Synonyms

out-of-school suspensionsyncopehaltintermissioninterruptionstop

Words that rhyme with suspension

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensioncontentioncondescensionconventioncomprehensionretentiondissensionpretensiontensiondimensioninventionmisapprehension

Related words

hiatuspausereprieveinterruptionrespiteabatementbreakdangling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suspension"?▾

"Suspension" has 3 syllables: susp · ens · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "suspension"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suspension" is /səˈspɛnʃən/.

What does "suspension" mean?▾

Suspension: The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

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