How to Pronounce Surficial

To pronounce "surficial", say SURF-ic-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /səːˈfɪʃl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/səːˈfɪʃl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surficial”

"surficial" has 3 syllables: surf-ic-ial.

What does surficial mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.

    “When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil.”

Synonyms

superficial

Related words

surfacecosmeticarealcursorysuperficialperfunctoryshallowsurfacial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surficial"?▾

"Surficial" has 3 syllables: surf · ic · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "surficial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surficial" is /səːˈfɪʃl/.

What does "surficial" mean?▾

Surficial: Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.

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