How to pronounce Sur
Say it like SUR. Sur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of Sur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR.
What does Sur mean?
- a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
Words that rhyme with Sur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sur.
Words that sound like Sur
Questions about saying Sur
How do you pronounce Sur?
Say SUR. The American pronunciation is /sɝ/. In British English it is /sɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sur?
Sur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUR.
Is Sur 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 /sɜː/ (SUR).
What words sound the same as Sur?
Sur sounds the same as sir in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.