How to pronounce submerse
Say it like sub-MURS. Submerse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURS).
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- sub
- MURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submerse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of submerse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MURS.
What does submerse mean?
- To submerge.
- Growing entirely under water.
Where does submerse come from?
From Latin submersus, past participle of submergo.
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Words that rhyme with submerse
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Questions about saying submerse
How do you pronounce submerse?
Say sub-MURS. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɝs/. In British English it is /səbˈmɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submerse?
Submerse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURS). Broken into parts: sub · MURS.
Is submerse 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 /səbˈmɜːs/ (sub-MURS).