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How to pronounce syrup
Isabella Harris
• science
Is it pronounced Seerup or syrup?
Both are correct. There are other words in American English that do this. “Bagel” comes to mind. Most people say “bay-gul,” but I’ve heard some people say “bag-gul,” too.
How do Southerners pronounce syrup?
How do Brits say syrup?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘syrup‘: Modern IPA: sɪ́rəp. Traditional IPA: ˈsɪrəp. 2 syllables: “SIRR” + “uhp”
How do you pronounce regional syrup?
Syrup is a Northeastern creation in the United States; it only stands to reason that it’s pronounced differently there than anywhere else. In the Northeast corridor, people say “SEAR-up.” Everywhere else, they say “SIR-rup.”