The spelling of the word "sur ceasing" is a bit tricky due to the silent letter "c". This word is pronounced as /sɜːrˈsiːsɪŋ/. The sound "sur" is a combination of the "s" sound followed by "er", similar to the word "certain". The "ceasing" part is pronounced as it looks, with the "c" being silent like in the word "scissors". It means to stop or come to an end. It is important to recognize the spelling and pronunciation of each word to communicate effectively.