suppressive

/səˈprɛsɪv/

Syllables sup·pres·sive

Stress sup-PRES-sive

Phonics Breakdown

sup

/səp/

schwa

press

/prɛs/

short e

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

tending to suppress or restrain; inhibiting

Sound Reference

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sup=/səp/(support) + press=/prɛs/(press) + ive=/ɪv/(active)

Example

The drug has a suppressive effect on the immune system.