How to pronounce surmised
Say it like ser-MYZD. Surmised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYZD).
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- ser
- MYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surmised 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.
- MYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of surmised
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MYZD.
What does surmised mean?
- simple past and past participle of surmise How to pronounce surmise
Words that rhyme with surmised
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Questions about saying surmised
How do you pronounce surmised?
Say ser-MYZD. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈmaɪzd/. In British English it is /səˈmaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surmised?
Surmised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYZD). Broken into parts: ser · MYZD.
Is surmised 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 /səˈmaɪzd/ (suh-MYZD).