How many syllables in surprise?
Syllables in surprise
2
sur·prise
Surprise has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say surprise
| Said as /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ | 2 syllables, sur-PRISE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /səˈpɹaɪz/ | 2 syllables, sur-PRISE · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say surprise slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sur, prise. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with surprise
Questions
- How many syllables are in surprise?
- Surprise has two syllables.
- How do you divide surprise into syllables?
- Surprise divides as sur-prise.
- Which syllable is stressed in surprise?
- The second syllable (sur-PRISE).