How to pronounce surveyors
Say it like ser-VAY-erz. Surveyors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- ser
- VAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surveyors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of surveyors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VAY-uz.
What does surveyors mean?
- plural of surveyor How to pronounce surveyor
Questions about saying surveyors
How do you pronounce surveyors?
Say ser-VAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈveɪɚz/. In British English it is /səˈveɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surveyors?
Surveyors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: ser · VAY · erz.
Is surveyors 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 /səˈveɪəz/ (suh-VAY-uz).