How to Pronounce Surrender

To pronounce "surrender", say SURR-end-er — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈɹɛndəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səˈɹɛndəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surrender”

"surrender" has 3 syllables: surr-end-er. It rhymes with tender and render, if that helps it stick.

What does surrender mean?

noun

An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.
The yielding or delivery of a possession in response to a demand.

verb

To give up into the power, control, or possession of another.
(by extension) To yield (a town, a fortification, etc.) to an enemy.

Synonyms

capitulation strike one's flag wave the white flag hand over overgive

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Words that rhyme with surrender

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tender render splendor slender engender pretender vendor bender contender fender offender transgender

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surrender"?▾

"Surrender" has 3 syllables: surr · end · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "surrender"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surrender" is /səˈɹɛndəɹ/.

What does "surrender" mean?▾

Surrender: An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.

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