How to Pronounce Surname

To pronounce "surname", say SURN-am-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːneɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɜːneɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surname”

"surname" has 3 syllables: surn-am-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does surname mean?

noun

  1. An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
  2. An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.

verb

  1. To give a surname to.
  2. To call by a surname.

Synonyms

bynamenicknamesobriquetepithetfamily namelast nameto-name

Words that rhyme with surname

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

cognomenforenamemonikernamenicknamenamednamingtitle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surname"?▾

"Surname" has 3 syllables: surn · am · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "surname"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surname" is /ˈsɜːneɪm/.

What does "surname" mean?▾

Surname: An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.

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