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surtsey

Surt·sey
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [surt-see; Icelandic soo rt-sey]
    • /ˈsɜrt si; Icelandic ˈsʊərt seɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [surt-see; Icelandic soo rt-sey]
    • /ˈsɜrt si; Icelandic ˈsʊərt seɪ/

Definition of surtsey word

  • noun surtsey an island S of and belonging to Iceland: formed by an undersea volcano 1963. About one mile (1.5 km) in diameter; about 500 feet (150 meters) high. 1

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Parts of speech for Surtsey

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surtsey popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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