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Syrup Pronunciation
Syrup is pronounced SUR-uhp, IPA /ˈsɝəp/.
SUR-uhp
US /ˈsɝəp/ · UK /ˈsɪrʌp/
Syllables: SUR · uhp (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A thick sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water or boiling down sap.
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Syrup in a Sentence
- Pour a little syrup over the pancakes.
- The peaches come in a light syrup.
- Cough syrup is on the top shelf.
Common Mispronunciations of Syrup
Not SY-ruhp
The first vowel is short. A long eye belongs to words like cypress, not to this one.
Not si-RUHP
The beat sits at the front, so the ending is a quick uhp.
Tip: The first vowel varies by region. Much of the United States says SUR-uhp, the British say SI-ruhp, and both are standard.
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