How to Pronounce Surveying

To pronounce "surveying", say SURV-ey-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SURV-ey-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “surveying”

"surveying" has 3 syllables: surv-ey-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does surveying mean?

verb

  1. To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

    “He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.”

  2. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

noun

  1. The science of accurately determining the position of points and the distances between them.

Words that rhyme with surveying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingflayingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallayingrelaying

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surveying"?▾

"Surveying" has 3 syllables: surv · ey · ing.

What does "surveying" mean?▾

Surveying: To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

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