How to Pronounce "surround"
word
/sɝˈaʊnd/
sur-OWND
/səɹˈaʊnd/
suh-ROWND
Definition
To be all around someone or something, or to put something on all sides of it. Can also mean to enclose or encircle.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈaʊnd/
British English
/səɹˈaʊnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-OWND
UK
suh-ROWND
Listen in Context
Trees surround the house.
The police surrounded the building.
Please surround the cake with candles.
She likes to surround herself with creative people.