How to Pronounce "suspect of"
expression
ˈsəsˌpɛkt/, /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈəv
SUHS-pekt uhv
ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ /ˈɒv
SUS-pekt ov
Definition
To think that someone may have done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest, but without having proof yet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəsˌpɛkt/, /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHS-pekt uhv
UK
SUS-pekt ov
Listen in Context
The police suspect her of stealing the money.
He was suspected of lying to his boss.
They suspect Tom of cheating in the test.
Why do you suspect me of something I didn't do?