How to Pronounce "suicides"
word
/ˈsuəˌsaɪdz/
SOO-uh-sydz
/sˈuːɪsˌaɪdz/
SOO-iss-ydz
Definition
'Suicides' is the plural form of 'suicide' and refers to multiple cases where people intentionally end their own lives.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsuəˌsaɪdz/
British English
/sˈuːɪsˌaɪdz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOO-uh-sydz
UK
SOO-iss-ydz
Listen in Context
The report showed an increase in suicides last year.
Many suicides can be prevented with support and understanding.
The government is taking steps to lower the number of suicides.
There’s been a troubling rise in suicides among young people recently.