How to pronounce surseance
Say it like SUR-see-uns. Surseance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- see
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surseance 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surseance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-see-uns.
What does surseance mean?
- The phase of reaching an agreement with the creditors of a bankrupt company.
Questions about saying surseance
How do you pronounce surseance?
Say SUR-see-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝsiəns/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːsiəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surseance?
Surseance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · see · uns.
Is surseance 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 /ˈsɜːsiəns/ (SUR-see-uns).