How to pronounce surpluses
Say it like SUR-pluhs-iz. Surpluses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- pluhs
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surpluses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pluhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surpluses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-pluhs-iz.
What does surpluses mean?
- plural of surplus How to pronounce surplus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of surplus How to pronounce surplus
Questions about saying surpluses
How do you pronounce surpluses?
Say SUR-pluhs-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝˌplʌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːˌplʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surpluses?
Surpluses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · pluhs · iz.
Is surpluses 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 /ˈsɜːˌplʌsɪz/ (SUR-pluhs-iz).