Pronunciation

How to pronounce “suit

“suit” is pronounced /suːt/ — 1 syllable.
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suit

/suːt/

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Meaning

a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

they buried him in his best suit

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