How to pronounce surmises
Say it like ser-MY-ziz. Surmises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- ser
- MY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surmises 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.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surmises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MY-ziz.
What does surmises mean?
- plural of surmise How to pronounce surmise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of surmise How to pronounce surmise
Questions about saying surmises
How do you pronounce surmises?
Say ser-MY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈmaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /səˈmaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surmises?
Surmises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: ser · MY · ziz.
Is surmises 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 /səˈmaɪzɪz/ (suh-MY-ziz).