How to Pronounce Surliest

To pronounce "surliest", say SURL-iest — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

SURL-iest

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💡 Tip for remembering “surliest”

"surliest" has 2 syllables: surl-iest. It rhymes with earliest and burliest, if that helps it stick.

What does surliest mean?

adjective

  1. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
  2. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.

    “The surly weather put us all in a bad mood.”

adverb

  1. In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

Words that rhyme with surliest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

earliestburliestcurliestpearliest

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surliest"?▾

"Surliest" has 2 syllables: surl · iest.

What does "surliest" mean?▾

Surliest: Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

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