How to pronounce surmounting
Say it like ser-MOWN-ting. Surmounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN).
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- ser
- MOWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surmounting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surmounting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MOWN-ting.
What does surmounting mean?
- present participle and gerund of surmount How to pronounce surmount
- The act by which something is surmounted, or overcome.
- A decorative feature that sits on top of something.
Words that rhyme with surmounting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surmounting.
Questions about saying surmounting
How do you pronounce surmounting?
Say ser-MOWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈmaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈmaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surmounting?
Surmounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOWN). Broken into parts: ser · MOWN · ting.
Is surmounting 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 /səˈmaʊntɪŋ/ (suh-MOWN-ting).