How to pronounce surtaxes
Say it like SUR-tak-siz. Surtaxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- tak
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surtaxes 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.
- takGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surtaxes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-tak-siz.
What does surtaxes mean?
- plural of surtax How to pronounce surtax
Questions about saying surtaxes
How do you pronounce surtaxes?
Say SUR-tak-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝˌtæksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːˌtæksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surtaxes?
Surtaxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · tak · siz.
Is surtaxes 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 /ˈsɜːˌtæksɪz/ (SUR-tak-siz).