How to pronounce "surtout" in English
sɜːˈtuː(t)
sɜː·TOO
Primary stress: TOO
Hear native speakers say surtout in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “surtout”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
sɜː
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TOO
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TOO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "surtout" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "surtout is" sounds like "surtout-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "surtout" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“J’ai conduit et me suis entrainée plus, surtout dans les environnements bruyants.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Over his armor he wore a kind of surtout, or loose coat, seemingly of the finest gold, besprinkled with sundry little moons of resplendent”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“can Cantera surtout to try and stop this problem so we thought very much in terms”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “surtout”
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J’ai conduit et me suis entrainée plus, surtout dans les environnements bruyants.
Hear it in context: “surtout”
3 clipsThe English word “surtout” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as sɜːˈtuː(t) (phonetic respelling: sɜː-TOO). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (sɜː · TOO), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TOO). Grammatically, “surtout” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “surtout” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @2:19
“J’ai répondu: ok, j’essayerai encore. J’ai conduit et me suis entrainée plus, surtout dans les environnements bruyants. et me suis entrainée plus, surtout dans les environnements bruyants.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @33:47
“a strong-made man, and not very tall. Over his armor he wore a kind of surtout, or loose coat, seemingly of the finest gold, besprinkled with sundry little moons of resplendent or loose coat, seemingly of the finest gold,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @23:45
“drug resistant bacterial disease and I was thinking long ago anything physics can Cantera surtout to try and stop this problem so we thought very much in terms of reducing surgical site infections in hospitals by killing drug-resistant”
Definition & Meaning: “surtout”
- A man's overcoat; a close-bodied frock coat.
- A raised portion of the parapet of a work at the angles, to protect from enfilade fire.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Yes, I was right: it was Mr. Brocklehurst, buttoned up in a surtout, and looking longer, narrower, and more rigid than ever.”
- “J’ai conduit et me suis entrainée plus, surtout dans les environnements bruyants.”
- “Over his armor he wore a kind of surtout, or loose coat, seemingly of the finest gold, besprinkled with sundry little moons of resplendent”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “surtout”
- Pronunciation:
- sɜː-TOO
- Syllables:
- sɜː · TOO
- Written Hyphenation:
- sur · tout
- Primary stress:
- TOO
- IPA:
- sɜːˈtuː(t)
- Hear it in context
- surtout
Words that Rhyme with “surtout”
-u(t)Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"surtout" (⁄sɜːˈtuː(t)⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "surtout" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about surtout
How do you pronounce “surtout”?
“surtout” is pronounced ⁄sɜːˈtuː(t)⁄ (sɜː-TOO). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “surtout”?
“surtout” has 2 syllables: sɜː · TOO.
Where is the stress in “surtout”?
The primary stress in “surtout” is on “TOO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “surtout” mean?
A man's overcoat; a close-bodied frock coat.
How can I hear “surtout” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “surtout” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “surtout”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).