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