How to pronounce survivable
Say it like ser-VY-vuh-bul. Survivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ser
- VY
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Survivable 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of survivable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VY-vuh-bul.
What does survivable mean?
- Able to be survived.“The conditions they are living in are harsh but survivable.”
- Capable of surviving an attack, especially a nuclear strike.
Where does survivable come from?
From survive + -able.
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Questions about saying survivable
How do you pronounce survivable?
Say ser-VY-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈvaɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /səˈvaɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in survivable?
Survivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ser · VY · vuh · bul.
Is survivable 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 /səˈvaɪvəbəl/ (suh-VY-vuh-bul).