How to pronounce surer
Say it like SHUUR-er. Surer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUR).
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- SHUUR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of surer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUUR-uh.
What does surer mean?
- comparative form of sure: more sure How to pronounce sure
Words that rhyme with surer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surer.
Questions about saying surer
How do you pronounce surer?
Say SHUUR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surer?
Surer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: SHUUR · er.
Is surer 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 /ˈʃʊrə/ (SHUUR-uh).