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How do you spell Surprise?

Correct spelling

surprise

Two R's. SUR + PRISE. Not prize.

Why is surprise spelled this way?

UR in the first syllable, not ER. From French surprendre, to overtake. The UR spelling preserves the French vowel sound.

Common misspellings of surprise

surprizesuprisesurpricesurpise

Example

The party was a complete surprise.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "surprise". Two R's. SUR + PRISE. Not prize.
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