How to pronounce surtitle
Say it like SUR-ty-tul. Surtitle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝtaɪtəl/SUR-ty-tul
UK British/ˈsɜːtaɪtəl/SUR-ty-tul
- SUR
- ty
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surtitle 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.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surtitle
- 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-ty-tul.
What does surtitle mean?
noun
- A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance of an opera or other similar performance sung in a foreign language; a supertitle.
- To provide surtitles for a performance.
Where does surtitle come from?
From French sur (“over, above”), from Latin super, + title, from Latin titulum.
Questions about saying surtitle
How do you pronounce surtitle?
Say SUR-ty-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtaɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surtitle?
Surtitle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · ty · tul.
Is surtitle 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 /ˈsɜːtaɪtəl/ (SUR-ty-tul).