How to Pronounce Suture

To pronounce "suture", say SUT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈs(j)uː.tjə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈs(j)uː.tjə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “suture”

"suture" has 3 syllables: sut-ur-e. It rhymes with future and bruecher, if that helps it stick.

What does suture mean?

noun

  1. A seam formed by sewing two edges together, especially to join pieces of skin in surgically treating a wound.
  2. Thread used to sew or stitch two edges (especially of skin) together.

verb

  1. To sew up or join by means of a suture.

Words that rhyme with suture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

futurebruecher

Related words

suturaskincoronaldiastasisstitchingsewstitchjuncture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suture"?▾

"Suture" has 3 syllables: sut · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "suture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suture" is /ˈs(j)uː.tjə(ɹ)/.

What does "suture" mean?▾

Suture: A seam formed by sewing two edges together, especially to join pieces of skin in surgically treating a wound.

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