How to pronounce syrups
Say it like SUR-rups. Syrups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- rups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syrups pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rupsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syrups
American and British speakers say syrups in essentially the same way: /ˈsɜrəps/ in the US and /ˈsɜrəps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUR-rups.
What does syrups mean?
- plural of syrup How to pronounce syrup
- third-person singular simple present indicative of syrup How to pronounce syrup
Questions about saying syrups
How do you pronounce syrups?
Say SUR-rups. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɜrəps/. In British English it is /ˈsɜrəps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syrups?
Syrups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · rups.
Do Americans and Brits say syrups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɜrəps/ and the British form is /ˈsɜrəps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.