How to pronounce Suriname
Say it like suur-ih-NAHM. Suriname has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHM).
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- suur
- ih
- NAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suriname 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Suriname
American and British speakers say Suriname in essentially the same way: /ˌsʊrɪˈnɑm/ in the US and /ˌsʊərɪˈnæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: soor-ih-NAM.
What does Suriname mean?
- A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Suriname. Capital and largest city: Paramaribo.
Where does Suriname come from?
From English Surinam, from the name of the Surinen people, likely Lokono.
Words that rhyme with Suriname
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Suriname.
Questions about saying Suriname
How do you pronounce Suriname?
Say suur-ih-NAHM. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʊrɪˈnɑm/. In British English it is /ˌsʊərɪˈnæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Suriname?
Suriname has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHM). Broken into parts: suur · ih · NAHM.
Do Americans and Brits say Suriname the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʊrɪˈnɑm/ and the British form is /ˌsʊərɪˈnæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.