How to Pronounce Survivor

To pronounce "survivor", say SURV-iv-or — 3 syllables, IPA /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “survivor”

"survivor" has 3 syllables: surv-iv-or. It rhymes with driver and striver, if that helps it stick.

What does survivor mean?

noun

  1. One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.

    “From this moment on, I choose to live not as a victim, but as a survivor.”

  2. A person who is able to endure hardship.

Synonyms

tough cookietrooper

Words that rhyme with survivor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

driverstriverfiverskivermacgyverdiverscrewdriverthriverwiverniverstiver

Related words

survivalsurvivorshipsurvivabilitypatientevadervictimreversiondeath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "survivor"?▾

"Survivor" has 3 syllables: surv · iv · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "survivor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "survivor" is /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/.

What does "survivor" mean?▾

Survivor: One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.

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