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
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

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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).

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