How to Pronounce "come as no surprise"
expression
KUHM-az-noh-suh-PRYZ
KUM-az-noh-suh-PRYZ
Definition
If something 'comes as no surprise,' it means it is expected and not shocking at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /səˈpɹaɪz/, /sɝˈpɹaɪz
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈæs/ /nəʊ/ /səpɹˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-az-noh-suh-PRYZ
UK
KUM-az-noh-suh-PRYZ
Listen in Context
It comes as no surprise that he passed the test.
Her decision to move comes as no surprise to her friends.
The results should come as no surprise to anyone.
Honestly, it comes as no surprise that they broke up after so many arguments.