How to Pronounce "suicide"
word
/ˈsuəˌsaɪd/
SOO-uh-syd
/sˈuːɪsˌaɪd/
SYOO-i-syd
Definition
The act of intentionally causing your own death. It can also be used more broadly for actions or decisions that are extremely harmful to oneself, especially in expressions like 'political suicide'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsuəˌsaɪd/
British English
/sˈuːɪsˌaɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOO-uh-syd
UK
SYOO-i-syd
Listen in Context
The report says the death was ruled a suicide.
The school started a suicide prevention program.
The article discussed suicide rates among teenagers.
Saying that in public would be political suicide.