How to pronounce surfaces
Say it like SUR-fuh-suz. Surfaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- fuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfaces 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surfaces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-fih-siz.
What does surfaces mean?
- plural of surface How to pronounce surface
- third-person singular simple present indicative of surface How to pronounce surface
Questions about saying surfaces
How do you pronounce surfaces?
Say SUR-fuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfaces?
Surfaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · fuh · suz.
Is surfaces 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 /ˈsɜːfɪsɪz/ (SUR-fih-siz).