How many syllables in surprised?
Syllables in surprised
2
sur·prised
Surprised has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say surprised
| Said as /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ | 2 syllables, sur-PRISED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /səˈpɹaɪzd/ | 2 syllables, sur-PRISED · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say surprised slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sur, prised. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with surprised
- realized
- recognized
- organized
- sized
- advised
- revised
- authorized
- realised
- recognised
- specialized
- characterized
- criticized
- analyzed
- utilized
- comprised
- compromised
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Questions
- How many syllables are in surprised?
- Surprised has two syllables.
- How do you divide surprised into syllables?
- Surprised divides as sur-prised.
- Which syllable is stressed in surprised?
- The second syllable (sur-PRISED).