How to Pronounce "surreal"
word
sɝˈiɫ
ser-EEL
səɹˈiəl
suh-REE-uhl
Definition
Something that is so strange, dream-like, or unbelievable that it feels unreal or like it’s from a dream rather than real life.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɝˈiɫ
British English
səɹˈiəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-EEL
UK
suh-REE-uhl
Listen in Context
Last night’s dream was so surreal.
The painting looks very surreal.
It felt surreal to meet my favorite actor.
Everything felt a bit surreal after I got the big news.