How to Pronounce Surroundings

To pronounce "surroundings", say SURR-ound-ings — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surroundings”

"surroundings" has 3 syllables: surr-ound-ings. It rhymes with soundings, if that helps it stick.

What does surroundings mean?

noun

  1. An outlying area; area in proximity to something
  2. An environment

noun

  1. The area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance.
  2. All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest.

Synonyms

periphery

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Words that rhyme with surroundings

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soundings

Related words

environmentmilieuenvironslandscapeperipheryframeworksightsapproaches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surroundings"?▾

"Surroundings" has 3 syllables: surr · ound · ings.

What is the IPA transcription of "surroundings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surroundings" is /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/.

What does "surroundings" mean?▾

Surroundings: An outlying area; area in proximity to something

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