How to pronounce surveyor
Say it like ser-VAY-er. Surveyor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- ser
- VAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surveyor 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of surveyor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VAY-uh.
Other ways to say surveyor
Surveyor also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SUR-vay-er /ˈsɝˌveɪɚ/
What does surveyor mean?
- A person occupied with surveying: the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
- One who carries out a survey or poll.
- A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.“Other costs associated with selling a home include surveyor's fees, legal fees, estate agent's commission, stamp duty and the VAT.”
Where does surveyor come from?
From Middle English surveyour, from Anglo-Norman surveour, from Old French sorveor.
Words that rhyme with surveyor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surveyor.
Questions about saying surveyor
How do you pronounce surveyor?
Say ser-VAY-er. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈveɪɚ/. In British English it is /səˈveɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surveyor?
Surveyor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ser · VAY · er.
Is surveyor 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 /səˈveɪə/ (suh-VAY-uh).