How to Pronounce Surmounting

To pronounce "surmounting", say SURM-ount-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SURM-ount-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “surmounting”

"surmounting" has 3 syllables: surm-ount-ing. It rhymes with mounting and recounting, if that helps it stick.

What does surmounting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act by which something is surmounted, or overcome.
  2. A decorative feature that sits on top of something.

Words that rhyme with surmounting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mountingrecountingaccountingcountingdiscountingamounting

Related words

overcomesurpassoutstripoutmatchexceedoutdosubdueoutgo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surmounting"?▾

"Surmounting" has 3 syllables: surm · ount · ing.

What does "surmounting" mean?▾

Surmounting: To get over; to overcome.

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