How to pronounce milsurp
Say it like MIL-surp. Milsurp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- surp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milsurp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- surpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of milsurp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIL-surp.
What does milsurp mean?
- Obsolete, unneeded, or retired military equipment, often rifles, sold to individuals or businesses.“This catalog has milsurp rifles and ammunition on sale.”
Where does milsurp come from?
From military surplus.
Questions about saying milsurp
How do you pronounce milsurp?
Say MIL-surp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlˌsɝp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlˌsɜːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milsurp?
Milsurp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · surp.
Is milsurp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪlˌsɜːp/ (MIL-surp).