How to pronounce surfing
Say it like SUR-fing. Surfing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝfɪŋ/SUR-fing
UK British/ˈsɜːfɪŋ/SUR-fing
- SUR
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfing 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.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surfing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-fing.
What does surfing mean?
noun
- the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
Where does surfing come from?
From surf + -ing.
Questions about saying surfing
How do you pronounce surfing?
Say SUR-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfing?
Surfing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · fing.
Is surfing 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 /ˈsɜːfɪŋ/ (SUR-fing).