How to Pronounce "take by surprise"
expression
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ or ser-PRYZ
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ
Definition
To do something unexpectedly so that someone is shocked or unprepared. Often used when someone is caught off guard by an event or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈbaɪ/ /səˈpɹaɪz/, /sɝˈpɹaɪz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /bˈaɪ/ /səpɹˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ or ser-PRYZ
UK
TAYK BY suh-PRYZ
Listen in Context
The loud noise took me by surprise.
Her sudden visit took us by surprise.
The rainstorm took them by surprise during their walk.
You really took me by surprise with that birthday party.