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How to pronounce surprises

IPA transcription: [sɚp'ɹaɪzɪz]

Pronunciation variants: [sɚp'ɹaɪzɪz][səp'ɹaɪzɪz]

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Noun

  • the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

  • a sudden unexpected event

  • the act of surprising someone

Verb

  • cause to be surprised

    “The news really surprised me”

  • come upon or take unawares

    “She surprised the couple”

    “He surprised an interesting scene”

  • attack by storm; attack suddenly