How to pronounce surveyed
Say it like ser-VAYD. Surveyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD).
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- ser
- VAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surveyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of surveyed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VAYD.
Other ways to say surveyed
Surveyed also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SUR-vayd /ˈsɝˌveɪd/
What does surveyed mean?
- simple past and past participle of survey How to pronounce survey
Words that rhyme with surveyed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surveyed.
Questions about saying surveyed
How do you pronounce surveyed?
Say ser-VAYD. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈveɪd/. In British English it is /səˈveɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surveyed?
Surveyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD). Broken into parts: ser · VAYD.
Is surveyed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈveɪd/ (suh-VAYD).