How to Pronounce "survival"
word
/sɝˈvaɪvəɫ/
sur-VY-vuhl
/səvˈaɪvəl/
suh-VY-vuhl
Definition
The state of continuing to live or exist, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation. It can refer to a person staying alive, or to something continuing to exist over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈvaɪvəɫ/
British English
/səvˈaɪvəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-VY-vuhl
UK
suh-VY-vuhl
Listen in Context
Food and clean water are important for survival.
The animal's survival depends on the forest.
Doctors worked hard to improve his survival chances.
In the early days of the business, it was all about survival.