How to Pronounce Surprises

To pronounce "surprises", say SURPR-is-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

SURPR-is-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “surprises”

"surprises" has 3 syllables: surpr-is-es. It rhymes with comprises and criticizes, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with surprises

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comprisescriticizesepitomizesemphasizesenterprisesprizesrealizestheorizescharacterizesdespisessurmisesutilizes

Related words

surprisalstormamazedanomaliesastonishedcatchescontingenciespuzzles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surprises"?▾

"Surprises" has 3 syllables: surpr · is · es.

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