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suite
Definition:
(nou) a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected (nou) apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel) (nou) the group following and attending to some important person (nou) a matching set of furniture
Phonetic Transcription:
swiːt
Examples:
Back at the hotel he puts the woman in a large bed in their suite.
Auctioneer is part of the CivicSource suite.
It is the first part of the The Emigrants suite.
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Common mistakes of suite pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some pronounce "suite" as /swɪt/ instead of /swiːt/ (US) or /swiːt/ (UK). This changes the meaning. Tip: Remember that the "ui" in "suite" sounds like "ee."
- Ignoring the silent "e": Many forget the silent "e" at the end of "suite," leading to a mispronunciation like /swiːt/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Always pronounce the "ui" and leave the "e" silent.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sui-te" (/ˈswiː.teɪ/). The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "suite" with the stress on "swi."
- Confusing with "suit": It's common to mix up "suite" with "suit," which sounds like /suːt/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Differentiate by remembering "suite" has the "wi" sound, while "suit" does not.
- Mispronouncing in rapid speech: In fast conversation, "suite" may be slurred into /swiː/ or /swiːt/. This can make it hard to understand. Tip: Practice saying "suite" clearly, even when speaking quickly.