How to pronounce surmounted
Say it like ser-MOWN-tid. Surmounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN).
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- ser
- MOWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surmounted 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.
- MOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surmounted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MOWN-tid.
What does surmounted mean?
- simple past and past participle of surmount How to pronounce surmount
- Of an arch or dome: rising higher than a semicircle.
- Overlaid; denoting a figure when another is laid over it.
Words that rhyme with surmounted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surmounted.
Questions about saying surmounted
How do you pronounce surmounted?
Say ser-MOWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈmaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /səˈmaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surmounted?
Surmounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN). Broken into parts: ser · MOWN · tid.
Is surmounted 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 /səˈmaʊntɪd/ (suh-MOWN-tid).