How to Pronounce Suspensions

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SUSP-ens-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “suspensions”

"suspensions" has 3 syllables: susp-ens-ions. It rhymes with apprehensions and pretensions, if that helps it stick.

What does suspensions 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 suspensions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensionspretensionsdimensionsextensionsattentionspensionsconventionscontentionsinventionsdetentionsmentions

Related words

hiatuspausereprieveinterruptionrespiteabatementbreakdangling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suspensions"?▾

"Suspensions" has 3 syllables: susp · ens · ions.

What does "suspensions" mean?▾

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

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