How to pronounce resurface
Say it like ree-SUR-fis. Resurface has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ree
- SUR
- fis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resurface
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-SUR-fis.
What does resurface mean?
- To come once again to the surface.“His body finally resurfaced after three years underwater.”
- To surface again; to reappear or re-occur.
- To make something reappear.
Where does resurface come from?
From re- + surface.
Questions about saying resurface
How do you pronounce resurface?
Say ree-SUR-fis. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɝfɪs/. In British English it is /riːˈsɜːfɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurface?
Resurface has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · SUR · fis.
Is resurface 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 /riːˈsɜːfɪs/ (ree-SUR-fis).