How to Pronounce Suss

To pronounce "suss", say SUSS — one syllable, IPA /sʌs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sʌs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “suss”

"suss" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with superfluous and thus, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does suss mean?

noun

  1. Anything dirty or muddy; a dirty puddle.

Words that rhyme with suss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

superfluousthusbussfusscusspussdiscussbruskwusssusbusplus

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suss"?▾

"Suss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "suss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suss" is /sʌs/.

What does "suss" mean?▾

Suss: Anything dirty or muddy; a dirty puddle.

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