How to pronounce resurfacing
Say it like ree-SUR-fuh-sing. Resurfacing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ree
- SUR
- fuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurfacing 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resurfacing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-SUR-fuh-sing.
What does resurfacing mean?
- present participle and gerund of resurface How to pronounce resurface
- The application of a new surface.“the need for frequent road resurfacings”
- The act of coming above the surface again.“The researchers measured the number of resurfacings per minute by each dolphin.”
- A reappearance or reoccurrence.
Questions about saying resurfacing
How do you pronounce resurfacing?
Say ree-SUR-fuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɝfəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈsɜːfəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurfacing?
Resurfacing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · SUR · fuh · sing.
Is resurfacing 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 /riˈsɜːfəsɪŋ/ (ree-SUR-fuh-sing).