How to Pronounce "suffering"
word
/ˈsəfɝɪŋ/
SUH-fur-ing
/sˈʌfəɹɪŋ/
SUH-fuh-ring
Definition
The state of feeling pain, distress, or hardship. It can be physical, emotional, or caused by difficult life conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəfɝɪŋ/
British English
/sˈʌfəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-fur-ing
UK
SUH-fuh-ring
Listen in Context
The medicine can reduce suffering.
War causes a lot of suffering.
Her face showed deep suffering.
No one should have to live with that kind of suffering.