How to pronounce suspire
American English pronunciation
suh-SPYRE
- IPA
- /səˈspaɪɚ/
- Syllables
- suh · SPYRE (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What suspire means
To let out a long, deep sigh
In a sentence: The tired puppy curled up by the fire and began to suspire softly.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning to breathe deeply or sigh.
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