How to Pronounce "surpassed"
word
/sɝˈpæst/
ser-PAST
/səpˈɑːst/
suh-PAHST
Definition
To go beyond something or someone in degree, amount, or success; to do better than expected or previously achieved.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈpæst/
British English
/səpˈɑːst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-PAST
UK
suh-PAHST
Listen in Context
Her test score surpassed last year's result.
The company surpassed its sales goal for June.
He surpassed everyone in the race.
Their performance surpassed even the coach's expectations.