How do you pronounce "surplus"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːpləs/ (SURPL-uhs). In British English: /sˈɜːpləs/ (S-ɜpl). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːpləs/ (SURPL-uhs). In Australian English: /sˈɜːpləs/ (S-ɜpl).

Is "surplus" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːpləs/ (SURPL-uhs), while in British English it's /sˈɜːpləs/ (S-ɜpl).

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surplus

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/ˈsɝːpləs/

SURPL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːplsur·əsplus

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