How to pronounce Surinam
Say it like suur-uh-NAHM. Surinam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHM).
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US American/ˌsʊrəˈnɑm/suur-uh-NAHM
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- suur
- uh
- NAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surinam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Surinam mean?
proper noun
- Alternative spelling of Suriname: A country in South America
Words that rhyme with Surinam
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Questions about saying Surinam
How do you pronounce Surinam?
Say suur-uh-NAHM. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʊrəˈnɑm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Surinam?
Surinam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHM). Broken into parts: suur · uh · NAHM.