suffer

/ˈsʌfər/

Syllables suf·fer

Stress SUF-fer

Phonics Breakdown

suf

/sʌf/

short u

fer

/fər/

er schwa

Meaning

to experience pain, loss, or difficulty

Sound Reference

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suf=/sʌf/(stuff) + fer=/fər/(teacher)

Example

Many people suffer from stress at work.