How to pronounce survivalist
Say it like ser-VY-vuh-list. Survivalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ser
- VY
- vuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Survivalist 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.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of survivalist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VY-vuh-list.
What does survivalist mean?
- A person who believes in being prepared to survive and is actively preparing for possible future emergencies and disruptions in local, regional, national, or international social or political order.
Where does survivalist come from?
From survival + -ist.
Words that rhyme with survivalist
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Questions about saying survivalist
How do you pronounce survivalist?
Say ser-VY-vuh-list. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈvaɪvəlɪst/. In British English it is /səˈvaɪvəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in survivalist?
Survivalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ser · VY · vuh · list.
Is survivalist 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 /səˈvaɪvəlɪst/ (suh-VY-vuh-list).