How to pronounce surveys
Say it like SUR-vayz. Surveys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surveys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of surveys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vayz.
Other ways to say surveys
Surveys also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ser-VAYZ /sɚˈveɪz/
What does surveys mean?
- plural of survey How to pronounce survey
- third-person singular simple present indicative of survey How to pronounce survey
Questions about saying surveys
How do you pronounce surveys?
Say SUR-vayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝˌveɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːˌveɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surveys?
Surveys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vayz.
Is surveys 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 /ˈsɜːˌveɪz/ (SUR-vayz).