How to Pronounce "suffers"
word
/ˈsəfɝz/
SUH-furz
/sˈʌfəz/
SUH-fuhz
Definition
Experiences pain, distress, or hardship, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean being negatively affected by something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəfɝz/
British English
/sˈʌfəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-furz
UK
SUH-fuhz
Listen in Context
She suffers from frequent headaches.
The plant suffers without enough sunlight.
He suffers from allergies every spring.
Our team suffers when key players are injured.