How to Pronounce "surveillance"
word
/sɝˈveɪɫəns/
sur-VAY-luhns
/səvˈeɪləns/
suh-VAY-luhns
Definition
Surveillance is the careful watching of a person, place, or activity, usually for security, control, or investigation. It is often done by police, governments, companies, or cameras.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈveɪɫəns/
British English
/səvˈeɪləns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-VAY-luhns
UK
suh-VAY-luhns
Listen in Context
The bank uses surveillance to protect its customers.
The suspect was under surveillance for two weeks.
More surveillance cameras were added to the station.
People are worried about how much surveillance is happening online.