How to Pronounce Surface

To pronounce "surface", say SURF-ac-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːfɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɜːfɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surface”

"surface" has 3 syllables: surf-ac-e. It rhymes with resurface and subsurface, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: searfoss — easy to mix up when writing.

What does surface mean?

noun

  1. The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.
  2. The outside hull of a tangible object.

verb

  1. To provide something with a surface.
  2. To apply a surface to something.

Synonyms

oversidesuperfice

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Words that rhyme with surface

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resurfacesubsurfacesearfoss

Related words

riseabovegroundopengrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surface"?▾

"Surface" has 3 syllables: surf · ac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "surface"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surface" is /ˈsɜːfɪs/.

What does "surface" mean?▾

Surface: The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

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