American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'surprise' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "surprise" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "surprise"

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Simple pronunciation
suhp-raiz
IPA transcription
/səpˈɹaɪz/
Word frequency
1,534th

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What does "surprise" mean?

  1. 1.something unexpected
  2. 2.the feeling caused by something unexpected happening

Examples of "surprise" in a sentence

  • I have a surprise for you.
  • Her sudden visit was a big surprise.
  • Finding a gift on my desk was a surprise.

How common is "surprise"?

Surprise is the 1,534th most common word in English.

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