How to Pronounce "suspend"
word
/səˈspɛnd/
suh-SPEND
/səspˈɛnd/
suh-SPEND
Definition
To temporarily stop something from continuing, usually with the intention of resuming it later. It can also mean to hang something from above.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈspɛnd/
British English
/səspˈɛnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-SPEND
UK
suh-SPEND
Listen in Context
The school will suspend classes during the storm.
They suspended the match because of heavy rain.
The lamp is suspended from the ceiling.
He was suspended from work for a week after breaking the rules.