How to pronounce surest
Say it like SHUUR-ist. Surest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUR).
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- SHUUR
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surest 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surest
American and British speakers say surest in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʊrɪst/ in the US and /ˈʃʊrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUUR-ist.
What does surest mean?
- superlative form of sure: most sure How to pronounce sure
Words that rhyme with surest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surest.
Questions about saying surest
How do you pronounce surest?
Say SHUUR-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surest?
Surest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: SHUUR · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say surest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʊrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈʃʊrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.