To pronounce "surpassing", say SURP-ass-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SURP-ass-ing
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"surpassing" has 3 syllables: surp-ass-ing. It rhymes with passing and trespassing, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Surpassing" has 3 syllables: surp · ass · ing.
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