How to Pronounce "i suspect not"
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈsəsˌpɛkt/, /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈnɑt
eye suh-SPEKT NAHT
ˈaɪ/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ /nˈɒt
eye sus-PEKT NOT
Definition
A polite or slightly doubtful way to say you do not believe something is true or will happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈsəsˌpɛkt/, /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈnɑt
British English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye suh-SPEKT NAHT
UK
eye sus-PEKT NOT
Listen in Context
Will he come to the meeting? I suspect not.
Is this going to work? I suspect not.
Will it rain today? I suspect not.
Do you think she'll say yes? I suspect not, but let's hope.