To pronounce "survival", say SURV-iv-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SURV-iv-al
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"survival" has 3 syllables: surv-iv-al. It rhymes with revival and rival, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Survival" has 3 syllables: surv · iv · al.
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