How many syllables in "surprise"?

"surprise" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - prise).

How to divide "surprise"?

"surprise" divides into 2 parts: sur · prise.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"surprise": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·prise

Hoofdklemtoon

sur-PRISE(sur · prise)○ ●

Stress in "surprise" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sərˈpraɪz⁄

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IPAsərˈpraɪz

Lettergrepensur·prise

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How many syllables in "surprise"?: "surprise" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - prise).
How to divide "surprise"?: "surprise" divides into 2 parts: sur · prise.
Where is the stress in "surprise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "surprise"?: Say each syllable slowly (sur... prise) and listen on SayItVid.