How to pronounce "suggest"

suggest

Sports & Recreation
American
/səˈdʒɛst/

Syllable Breakdown

sug gest

How natives say suggest

British
/səˈdʒɛst/

Syllable Breakdown

sug gest

How natives say suggest

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'suh', with a quick and light 's' sound.

  • Emphasize the 'jest' part, like the word 'jest'.

  • Ensure the 'dʒ' sound is clear, like in 'jump'.

Common Mistakes

  • sub-jest instead of sug-gest

  • sug-jest instead of sug-gest

  • su-gest instead of sug-gest

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'suh', with a quick and light 's' sound.

  • Emphasize the 'gest' part, like the word 'guest'.

  • Ensure the 'dʒ' sound is distinct, like in 'judge'.

common mistakes

  • sub-jest instead of sug-gest

  • sug-jest instead of sug-gest

  • su-gest instead of sug-gest

FAQ

Why is the 'g' in 'suggest' not hard?

The 'g' in 'suggest' sounds like 'j', similar to 'judge'.

Is the stress important?

Yes, stress 'gest' for clarity.

How to avoid mixing with 'subject'?

Focus on 'j' sound in 'suggest' versus hard 'b' in 'subject'.

Definition

suggest

To provide an idea or plan for consideration.

Word Family

suggestion

/səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

noun

A proposal or idea.

Example: I have a suggestion for our project.

suggestive

/səˈdʒɛs.tɪv/

adjective

Making someone think of something.

Example: The music is suggestive of the 80s.

suggested

/səˈdʒɛstɪd/

verb

Proposed or put forward.

Example: She suggested a new strategy.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Suggestion' has an extra syllable 'shun'.

'Suggestive' ends with a 'tiv' sound instead of 'gest'.

'Suggested' simply adds 'id' at the end.

Pro Tips

Emphasize Correctly

Focus on the 'gest' part to ensure clarity.

Mind the 'dʒ' Sound

Remember, the 'g' sounds like 'j' in 'jump'.

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