How to pronounce surprises
Say it like ser-PRY-ziz. Surprises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- ser
- PRY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surprises 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.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surprises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PRY-ziz.
What does surprises mean?
- plural of surprise How to pronounce surprise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of surprise How to pronounce surprise
Questions about saying surprises
How do you pronounce surprises?
Say ser-PRY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈpraɪzɪz/. In British English it is /səˈpraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surprises?
Surprises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: ser · PRY · ziz.
Is surprises 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 /səˈpraɪzɪz/ (suh-PRY-ziz).