Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in suspense

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.53 in modern English

Syllables
in- -sus-pense
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Synonym of on tenterhooks.

Synonyms

Questions

What does in suspense mean?
Synonym of on tenterhooks.

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