Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

suspenders

/səˈspɛndɚz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables
sus-penders
IPA
/səˈspɛndɚz/
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.

American usage

noun

Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings.

British usage

Etymology

From suspend + -er. Compare hanger.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /səˈspɛndɚz/
  • British English: /səˈspɛndəz/

Usage

Derived Forms

suspendered

Phrases

belt and suspenders

Synonyms

braces garters

Rhymes With

defenders offenders vendors lenders contenders renders tenders genders surrenders fenders pretenders enders

Questions

How do you pronounce suspenders?
The recorded pronunciation is /səˈspɛndɚz/.
What does suspenders mean?
A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
Where does suspenders come from?
From suspend + -er. Compare hanger.

How to pronounce suspenders

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