How to Pronounce "suffer"
word
/ˈsəfɝ/
SUH-fur
/sˈʌfɐ/
SUH-fuh
Definition
To experience pain, sadness, difficulty, or damage. It can describe physical or emotional pain, or a negative effect such as loss or harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəfɝ/
British English
/sˈʌfɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-fur
UK
SUH-fuh
Listen in Context
Many people suffer from back pain.
The plants will suffer without water.
He suffered a leg injury during the game.
I know you're suffering, but you don't have to go through this alone.