How to pronounce surtax
Say it like SUR-taks. Surtax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝtæks/SUR-taks
UK British/ˈsɜːtæks/SUR-taks
- SUR
- taks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surtax 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.
- taksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of surtax
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUR-taks.
What does surtax mean?
noun
- An additional or extra tax.
- To impose a surtax upon.
Where does surtax come from?
From French surtaxe.
Questions about saying surtax
How do you pronounce surtax?
Say SUR-taks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtæks/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surtax?
Surtax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · taks.
Is surtax 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 /ˈsɜːtæks/ (SUR-taks).