suite — choose the word that rhymes with the given word

Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word that rhymes with "suite". Rhyming words have the same ending sound, so we focus on pronunciation, not spelling.

Explain the concept: In English, "suite" (a set of rooms, or a set of matching furniture) is pronounced /swiːt/, exactly like "sweet". The "ui" in "suite" does not sound like the "ui" in "suit". Spelling can be misleading, so always compare sounds.

Step-by-step solution:

• suite → /swiːt/
• A. thrice → /θraɪs/. The vowel sound and the final consonant are different, so it does not rhyme.
• B. suit → /suːt/ or /sjuːt/. It sounds similar, but it has no "w" sound and its vowel is /uː/, not /iː/. It is a near sound, not a perfect rhyme. This is a common trap, since it looks almost the same as "suite".
• C. sweet → /swiːt/. This is an exact match with "suite", so it rhymes perfectly.
• D. sweat → /swet/. The vowel is short /e/, so it does not rhyme.

Answer: C. sweet

Tip: "Suite" and "sweet" are homophones (same sound, different spelling). In rhyme questions, say each word aloud and ignore the spelling. Remember: "a suite of rooms is sweet", but "a suit is what you wear".