surprise

/sərˈpraɪz/

Syllables sur·prise

Stress sur-PRISE

Phonics Breakdown

sur

/sər/

er schwa

prise

/praɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

an unexpected event or feeling

Sound Reference

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sur=/sər/(surface) + prise=/praɪz/(prize)

Example

The party was a big surprise for her.