How to pronounce surmount
Say it like ser-MOWNT. Surmount has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWNT).
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- ser
- MOWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surmount 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.
- MOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of surmount
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MOWNT.
What does surmount mean?
- To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome.
- To cap; to sit on top of.
Where does surmount come from?
From Middle English surmounten, from Old French surmonter (“to rise above, surmount”), from sur- (“above”) + monter (“to mount”), equivalent to sur- + mount.
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Words that rhyme with surmount
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Questions about saying surmount
How do you pronounce surmount?
Say ser-MOWNT. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈmaʊnt/. In British English it is /səˈmaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surmount?
Surmount has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWNT). Broken into parts: ser · MOWNT.
Is surmount 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 /səˈmaʊnt/ (suh-MOWNT).