To pronounce "surprise", say SURPR-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈpɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/səˈpɹaɪz/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/səpɹˈaɪz/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"surprise" has 3 syllables: surpr-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Surprise" has 3 syllables: surpr · is · e.
The IPA transcription of "surprise" is /səˈpɹaɪz/.
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