How to Pronounce Surmount

To pronounce "surmount", say SURM-ount — 2 syllables, IPA /səˈmaʊnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/səˈmaʊnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surmount”

"surmount" has 2 syllables: surm-ount. It rhymes with account and mount, if that helps it stick.

What does surmount mean?

verb

  1. To get over; to overcome.
  2. To cap; to sit on top off.

Words that rhyme with surmount

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accountmountcountrecounttantamountcatamountdiscountamountfountheadcountmiscount

Related words

overcomesurpassoutstripoutmatchexceedoutdosubdueoutgo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surmount"?▾

"Surmount" has 2 syllables: surm · ount.

What is the IPA transcription of "surmount"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surmount" is /səˈmaʊnt/.

What does "surmount" mean?▾

Surmount: To get over; to overcome.

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