How to pronounce surety
Say it like SHUUR-uh-tee. Surety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUR).
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- SHUUR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surety 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of surety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHUUR-uh-tee.
What does surety mean?
- Certainty.
- That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
- A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
Where does surety come from?
From Middle English surete, attested since the early 1300s in the sense "guarantee, promise, pledge, assurance", from Anglo-Norman seurté/Old French seurté with the same meaning (whence modern French sûreté), from Latin sēcūritās.
Words that rhyme with surety
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surety.
Questions about saying surety
How do you pronounce surety?
Say SHUUR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊrəti/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊrəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surety?
Surety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: SHUUR · uh · tee.
Is surety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃʊrəti/ (SHUUR-uh-tee).