How to Pronounce Surpass

To pronounce "surpass", say SURP-ass — 2 syllables, IPA /sɚˈpæs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/sɚˈpæs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surpass”

"surpass" has 2 syllables: surp-ass. It rhymes with ass and pass, if that helps it stick.

What does surpass mean?

verb

  1. To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

    “The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination.”

Synonyms

exceedexceloutdooutstripforpasstranscend

Words that rhyme with surpass

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asspassimpassebrasscrassmassmorassjackassclassalaslastharass

Related words

exceltranscendexceedoutmatchoutdooutstripsurmount

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surpass"?▾

"Surpass" has 2 syllables: surp · ass.

What is the IPA transcription of "surpass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surpass" is /sɚˈpæs/.

What does "surpass" mean?▾

Surpass: To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

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