How to pronounce surfacing
Say it like SUR-fuh-sing. Surfacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- fuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfacing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surfacing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-fuh-sing.
What does surfacing mean?
- present participle and gerund of surface How to pronounce surface
- Material used to make a surface.
- The act of coming above the surface.“The researchers measured the number of surfacings per minute by each dolphin.”
Questions about saying surfacing
How do you pronounce surfacing?
Say SUR-fuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfacing?
Surfacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · fuh · sing.
Is surfacing 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 /ˈsɜːfəsɪŋ/ (SUR-fuh-sing).