How to Pronounce "suez"
word
ˈsuɛz
SOO-hez
ˈsuːɛz
SOO-ez
Definition
Suez refers to a city in northeastern Egypt at the southern end of the Suez Canal, an important waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It is also used in names like 'Suez Canal' or 'Suez Crisis.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsuɛz
British English
ˈsuːɛz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOO-hez
UK
SOO-ez
Listen in Context
The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world.
Ships pass through Suez to travel between Europe and Asia.
The city of Suez is located in Egypt.
Many global trade routes depend on the Suez Canal being open.