How to pronounce syrup
Say it like SUR-rup. Syrup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- rup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syrup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syrup
American and British speakers say syrup in essentially the same way: /ˈsɜrəp/ in the US and /ˈsɪrəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-up.
Other ways to say syrup
Syrup also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SIR-up /ˈsɪrəp/
What does syrup mean?
- a thick sweet sticky liquid
Questions about saying syrup
How do you pronounce syrup?
Say SUR-rup. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɜrəp/. In British English it is /ˈsɪrəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syrup?
Syrup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · rup.
Do Americans and Brits say syrup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɜrəp/ and the British form is /ˈsɪrəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.