How to Pronounce "surroundings"

word

/sɝˈaʊndɪŋz/

suh-ROWN-dingz

/səɹˈaʊndɪŋz/

suh-ROWN-dingz

Definition

The area, conditions, or objects that are all around a person, place, or thing. It can refer to the physical space or the general environment someone is in.

IPA Transcription

American English

/sɝˈaʊndɪŋz/

British English

/səɹˈaʊndɪŋz/

Simplified Pronunciation

suh-ROWN-dingz

Listen in Context

The hotel is in beautiful surroundings.

Children need safe surroundings to play in.

He felt uncomfortable in his new surroundings.

Take a moment to enjoy your surroundings.