How to pronounce surma
Say it like SUR-muh. Surma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-muh.
What does surma mean?
- Alternative form of soorma.
Words that rhyme with surma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surma.
Questions about saying surma
How do you pronounce surma?
Say SUR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝmə/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surma?
Surma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · muh.
Is surma 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 /ˈsɜːmə/ (SUR-muh).