How to pronounce survived
Say it like ser-VYVD. Survived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVD).
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- ser
- VYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Survived 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.
- VYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of survived
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-VYVD.
What does survived mean?
- simple past and past participle of survive How to pronounce survive
Words that rhyme with survived
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Questions about saying survived
How do you pronounce survived?
Say ser-VYVD. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈvaɪvd/. In British English it is /səˈvaɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in survived?
Survived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVD). Broken into parts: ser · VYVD.
Is survived 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 /səˈvaɪvd/ (suh-VYVD).