There are 574,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Suprise'. 'Suprise' ranks in the top 30 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 1,323 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "surprise" can function as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an unexpected event or occurrence, and as a verb, it means to catch someone off guard or to cause someone to feel astonishment. In essence, "surprise" denotes the feeling or act of being taken unawares by something unexpected.
Surprise
The word 'surprise' originates from the Middle English word 'surprisen,' which comes from the Anglo-French 'surprendr' (to take over, seize) and is derived from the Latin 'superprehendere,' meaning to take over or seize.
The word 'surprise' is pronounced as /sərˈpraɪz/. You can break it down phonetically as "ser-prize."
The word 'surprise' can be used in a sentence such as, "I was taken aback by the surprise party that my friends organized for my birthday." When using the word, it’s important to ensure the correct spelling, including the placements of the letters 'r' and 'p', and be mindful of its usage as both a noun and a verb, as in "surprise" (the event) versus "to surprise" (the action). Additionally, be aware of common misspellings, such as typing "suprise" or "surprize," which are incorrect.