How to pronounce surfeiter
Say it like SUR-fih-ter. Surfeiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- fih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfeiter 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of surfeiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUR-fih-tuh.
What does surfeiter mean?
- A person who surfeits or overeats.
Where does surfeiter come from?
From surfeit + -er.
Questions about saying surfeiter
How do you pronounce surfeiter?
Say SUR-fih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfeiter?
Surfeiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · fih · ter.
Is surfeiter 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 /ˈsɜːfɪtə/ (SUR-fih-tuh).