To pronounce "survive", say SURV-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈvʌɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"survive" has 3 syllables: surv-iv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.
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"Survive" has 3 syllables: surv · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "survive" is /səˈvʌɪv/.
Survive: Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
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