How to pronounce survivance
Say it like ser-VY-vuns. Survivance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ser
- VY
- vuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Survivance 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.
- vunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of survivance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VY-vuns.
What does survivance mean?
- Survival as a Native American or First Nations person practicing indigenous culture and resisting white European-American hegemony.
- The survival of Francophone culture in the face of Anglo-American hegemony.
- Succession to an estate, office etc. of someone who survives the previous holder, as nominated by them; survivorship.
Where does survivance come from?
From French survivance.
Words that rhyme with survivance
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Questions about saying survivance
How do you pronounce survivance?
Say ser-VY-vuns. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈvaɪvəns/. In British English it is /səˈvaɪvəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in survivance?
Survivance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ser · VY · vuns.
Is survivance 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 /səˈvaɪvəns/ (suh-VY-vuns).