How to Pronounce "surcease"
word
ˌsɝˈsis
ser-SEES
sˈɜːsiːs
sur-SEES
Definition
A formal or literary word meaning a pause, ending, or stopping of something, especially something ongoing or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɝˈsis
British English
sˈɜːsiːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-SEES
UK
sur-SEES
Listen in Context
After many years of war, the people finally found surcease.
The poem speaks of hope and surcease from sorrow.
He prayed for surcease of his suffering.
The night offered no surcease from her worries.