How to Pronounce "surely"
word
/ˈʃʊɹɫi/
SHOOR-lee
/ʃˈɔːli/
SHAW-lee
Definition
Used to say that you are quite certain something is true, or that something is expected to happen. It can also be used to show surprise that something seems obvious or reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃʊɹɫi/
British English
/ʃˈɔːli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOR-lee
UK
SHAW-lee
Listen in Context
This is surely the right bus.
If we leave now, we will surely arrive on time.
You surely know her name.
Surely there must be an easier way to do this.