surplus

/ˈsɜːrplʌs/

Syllables sur·plus

Stress SUR-plus

Phonics Breakdown

sur

/sɜːr/

r控元音

plus

/plʌs/

short u

Meaning

an amount that is more than what is needed; excess

Sound Reference

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sur=/sɜːr/(sir) + plus=/plʌs/(plus)

Example

The company sold its surplus equipment.