How to Pronounce Surfeit

To pronounce "surfeit", say SURF-eit — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜː.fɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɜː.fɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surfeit”

"surfeit" has 2 syllables: surf-eit. It rhymes with smurfit, if that helps it stick.

What does surfeit mean?

noun

  1. An excessive amount of something.

    “A surfeit of wheat is driving down the price.”

  2. Overindulgence in either food or drink; overeating.

verb

  1. To fill (something) to excess.
  2. To feed (someone) to excess (on, upon or with something).

    “She surfeited her children on sweets.”

Synonyms

nauseaexcessglutoverabundancesuperfluitysurplusuggluttonycloyindulge

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Words that rhyme with surfeit

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smurfit

Related words

glutoverabundanceoversupplyrepletionexcesscloysatesatiety

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surfeit"?▾

"Surfeit" has 2 syllables: surf · eit.

What is the IPA transcription of "surfeit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surfeit" is /ˈsɜː.fɪt/.

What does "surfeit" mean?▾

Surfeit: An excessive amount of something.

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