How many syllables in "surpasses"?

"surpasses" has 3 syllabes (sur - pass - es).

How to divide "surpasses"?

"surpasses" divides into 3 parts: sur · pass · es.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (sur... pass... es) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"surpasses": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:sur·pass·es

Accent principal

sur-PASS-es(sur · pass · es)○ ● ○

Stress in "surpasses" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sərˈpæs.ɪz⁄

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How many syllables in "surpasses"?: "surpasses" has 3 syllabes (sur - pass - es).
How to divide "surpasses"?: "surpasses" divides into 3 parts: sur · pass · es.
Where is the stress in "surpasses"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "surpasses"?: Say each syllable slowly (sur... pass... es) and listen on SayItVid.