suggest

/səˈdʒest/

Syllables sug·gest

Stress sug-GEST

Phonics Breakdown

sug

/səɡ/

weak schwa

gest

/dʒest/

soft g

Meaning

to put forward an idea or plan for consideration

Sound Reference

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sug=/səɡ/ (sugar, first syllable) + gest=/dʒest/ (gesture without -ure)

Example

I suggest taking a short break.