How to pronounce surmullet
Say it like ser-MUH-lut. Surmullet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUH).
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- ser
- MUH
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surmullet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surmullet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MUH-lut.
What does surmullet mean?
- A red mullet, Mullus surmuletus.
Where does surmullet come from?
From French surmulet, from Middle French sormulet, from sor (“reddish brown”) + mulet (“mullet”).
Questions about saying surmullet
How do you pronounce surmullet?
Say ser-MUH-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɚˈmələt/. In British English it is /ˌsəˈmələt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surmullet?
Surmullet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUH). Broken into parts: ser · MUH · lut.
Is surmullet 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 /ˌsəˈmələt/ (suh-MUH-lut).