How to pronounce surficial
Say it like ser-FISH-ul. Surficial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH).
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- ser
- FISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surficial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surficial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-FISH-ul.
What does surficial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.“When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil.”
Where does surficial come from?
From superficial, under influence from surface.
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Questions about saying surficial
How do you pronounce surficial?
Say ser-FISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈfɪʃəl/. In British English it is /səˈfɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surficial?
Surficial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH). Broken into parts: ser · FISH · ul.
Is surficial 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 /səˈfɪʃəl/ (suh-FISH-ul).