How to pronounce sura
Say it like SUUR-uh. Sura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUUR).
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- SUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sura
American and British speakers say sura in essentially the same way: /ˈsʊrə/ in the US and /ˈsʊərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOR-uh.
What does sura mean?
- Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.
- The sap of the palmyra or of the coconut palm, palm wine.
Words that rhyme with sura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sura.
Questions about saying sura
How do you pronounce sura?
Say SUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʊrə/. In British English it is /ˈsʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sura?
Sura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUUR). Broken into parts: SUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʊrə/ and the British form is /ˈsʊərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.