how to pronounce suffrage

/ˈsʌf.ɹɪdʒ/

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suffrage is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of suffrage in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… to the interest in suffrage history and …”

meanings of suffrage

noun:

A short petition, as those after the creed in matins and evensong.
Aid, intercession.
The right to vote for elected officials in a representative democracy.
A prayer, for example a prayer offered for the faithful dead.
A vote in deciding a particular question.
(uncountable) The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision.
Testimony; attestation; witness; approval.
The right of women to vote.

suffrage frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word suffrage occurs in english on average 3.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.