How to pronounce surrounds
Say it like suh-ROWNDZ. Surrounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROWNDZ).
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- suh
- ROWNDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surrounds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of surrounds
American and British speakers say surrounds in essentially the same way: /səˈraʊndz/ in the US and /səˈraʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-ROWNDZ.
What does surrounds mean?
- Things bordering, adjacent to, or near something else; surroundings.“It was an informative guide to the city and surrounds.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of surround How to pronounce surround
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with surrounds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surrounds.
Questions about saying surrounds
How do you pronounce surrounds?
Say suh-ROWNDZ. The American pronunciation is /səˈraʊndz/. In British English it is /səˈraʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surrounds?
Surrounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROWNDZ). Broken into parts: suh · ROWNDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say surrounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈraʊndz/ and the British form is /səˈraʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.