How to Pronounce Surpasses

To pronounce "surpasses", say SURP-ass-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SURP-ass-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “surpasses”

"surpasses" has 3 syllables: surp-ass-es. It rhymes with molasses and eyeglasses, if that helps it stick.

What does surpasses 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 surpasses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

molasseseyeglassesmassesfascesglassesclassesgasesassesgrassesbrassesgassesbypasses

Related words

exceltranscendexceedoutmatchoutdooutstripsurmount

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surpasses"?▾

"Surpasses" has 3 syllables: surp · ass · es.

What does "surpasses" mean?▾

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

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