Proper Pronunciation Guide

suggest

[səg̚ ʤɛst]

Tips:

  • Stop-but-do-not-explode the first letter “g”—/g̚/—and release the air on the following consonant
    /ʤ/, which begins the following syllable.
  • Pronounce the letter “u” in the first syllable as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Be sure to explode the final
    /t/ lightly.

Practice Sentence:

 Let me suggest we try to contact him.

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