How to Pronounce "surmise"
word
sɝˈmaɪz
ser-MYZ
sɜːˈmaɪz
sur-MYZ
Definition
To guess or form an idea about something without having all the facts; to suppose something is true based on limited evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɝˈmaɪz
British English
sɜːˈmaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-MYZ
UK
sur-MYZ
Listen in Context
We can only surmise what happened last night.
She surmised that the package was from her friend.
Looking at the empty house, I surmised everyone had left.
From his expression, I surmised he wasn't happy with the results.