How to pronounce surd
Say it like SURD. Surd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/sɝd/SURD
UK British/sɜːd/SURD
- SURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of surd
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURD.
What does surd mean?
noun
- An irrational number, especially one expressed using the √ symbol.
- A voiceless consonant.
- Involving surds, or irrational numbers; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers.“a surd expression or quantity; a surd number”
- unvoiced; voiceless
Words that rhyme with surd
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Questions about saying surd
How do you pronounce surd?
Say SURD. The American pronunciation is /sɝd/. In British English it is /sɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surd?
Surd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SURD.
Is surd 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 /sɜːd/ (SURD).