How to pronounce susurrus
Say it like SOO-suh-rus. Susurrus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- suh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Susurrus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of susurrus
American and British speakers say susurrus in essentially the same way: /ˈsusərəs/ in the US and /ˈsuːsərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-suh-rus.
What does susurrus mean?
- A whispering or rustling sound; a murmur.
Where does susurrus come from?
Borrowed from Latin susurrus (“a humming, whispering”); reduplication of imitative Proto-Indo-European *swer- (“to buzz, hum”).
Questions about saying susurrus
How do you pronounce susurrus?
Say SOO-suh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsusərəs/. In British English it is /ˈsuːsərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in susurrus?
Susurrus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · suh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say susurrus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsusərəs/ and the British form is /ˈsuːsərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.