How to pronounce surfaced
Say it like SUR-fist. Surfaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝfɪst/SUR-fist
UK British/ˈsɜːfɪst/SUR-fist
- SUR
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfaced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surfaced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-fist.
What does surfaced mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of surface How to pronounce surface
- Having a (particular kind of) surface.
Questions about saying surfaced
How do you pronounce surfaced?
Say SUR-fist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfaced?
Surfaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · fist.
Is surfaced 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 /ˈsɜːfɪst/ (SUR-fist).