How to pronounce "suffrages" in English
SUF·fra·ges
Primary stress: suf
Hear native speakers say suffrages in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “suffrages”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SUF
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
fra
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ges
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SUF"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "suffrages" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "suffrages is" sounds like "suffrages-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "suffrages" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“suffrages and you can see those pants over there they were wondering who's going to finally wear the pants in”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“madison put it this way he said it's more likely in an extended the public that the suffrages of the people will be more likely to center in men who”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“It will be more difficult for unworthy candidates to practice with success the vicious art by which elections are too often carried and the suffrages of the people”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“streets in the cities for over a decade suffrages had been complaining about these white male what we would call Street harassers um but just after World”— StanfordWatch clip
“by corruption, or by other means, first obtain the suffrages, and then betray the interests, of the people.” That is Founding Father speak for, "yeah, demagogues are appealing."”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“take the suffrages backward was actually a time where actually they succeeded”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “suffrages”
9 clipsThe English word “suffrages”. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (suf · fra · ges), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (suf). Grammatically, “suffrages” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 9 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “suffrages” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University, Khan Academy.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @5:50
“and still another cartoonist was so bold as to suggest what should happen to the suffrages and you can see those pants over there they were wondering who's going to finally wear the pants in they were wondering who's going to finally wear the pants in”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @32:35
“we would say now more likely to be an elite madison put it this way he said it's more likely in an extended the public that the suffrages of the people will be more likely to center in men who that the suffrages of the people will be more likely to center in men who”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #3 · @0:33
“the large republic, than in the small republic. It will be more difficult for unworthy candidates to practice with success the vicious art by which elections are too often carried and the suffrages of the people to practice with success the vicious art by which elections”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @26:53
“Mashers who approached insulted and tried to pick up women on Northern streets in the cities for over a decade suffrages had been complaining about these white male what we would call Street harassers um but just after World these white male what we would call Street harassers um but just after World”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @2:41
““Men of factious tempers, of local prejudices, or of sinister designs, may, by intrigue, by corruption, or by other means, first obtain the suffrages, and then betray the interests, of the people.” That is Founding Father speak for, "yeah, demagogues are appealing." of the people.””
Definition & Meaning: “suffrages”
- The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.
Example Sentences (3)
- “universal suffrage, women's suffrage, negro suffrage”
- “What role did the House of Commons play in the political life of the nation in the aftermath of suffrage? There is surprisingly little historiography to help answer the question.”
- “suffrages and you can see those pants over there they were wondering who's going to finally wear the pants in”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “suffrages”
- Syllables:
- suf · fra · ges
- Primary stress:
- suf
- Hear it in context
- suffrages
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"suffrages" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "suffrages" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about suffrages
How many syllables are in “suffrages”?
“suffrages” has 3 syllables: suf · fra · ges.
Where is the stress in “suffrages”?
The primary stress in “suffrages” is on “SUF”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “suffrages” mean?
The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.
How can I hear “suffrages” used in real sentences?
This page has 9 real-world video examples of “suffrages” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “suffrages”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).