How to Pronounce "sufferer"
word
ˈsəfɝɝ
SUH-fur-ur
sˈʌfəɹɐ
SUF-uh-ruh
Definition
A person who experiences pain, distress, or illness, often over a period of time. Commonly used to describe someone living with a medical condition or hardship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəfɝɝ
British English
sˈʌfəɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-fur-ur
UK
SUF-uh-ruh
Listen in Context
The hospital has a support group for cancer sufferers.
He is a sufferer of chronic pain.
Many allergy sufferers find spring difficult.
As a migraine sufferer, she always keeps medicine in her bag.