How Do You Spell PURPRISE?
Pronunciation: [pˈɜːpɹa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The word "purprise" may seem like a curious spelling of "surprise", but it is actually a rare variant that has fallen out of use over time. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /pərˈpraɪz/. The initial "p" sound is pronounced with a small amount of aspiration, or "breathiness". The "ur" sound is short and pronounced as the "er" in "her". The second "r" is slightly rolled, and the "i" is pronounced like the "i" in "pie". The final "se" is pronounced like "sighs".
