How to Pronounce "surprising"
word
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
sur-PRY-zing
/səpɹˈaɪzɪŋ/
sur-PRY-zing
Definition
Something surprising makes you feel surprise because you did not expect it. It can be used for events, news, results, or facts that are unusual or unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
British English
/səpɹˈaɪzɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-PRY-zing
UK
sur-PRY-zing
Listen in Context
The test result was surprising.
It is surprising to see snow in April.
She gave a surprising answer.
What’s really surprising is how calm he stayed the whole time.