How to Pronounce "survive"
word
/sɝˈvaɪv/
sur-VYV
/səvˈaɪv/
suh-VYV
Definition
To stay alive after a dangerous situation, illness, or difficult period. It can also mean continuing to exist or manage despite serious problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈvaɪv/
British English
/səvˈaɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-VYV
UK
suh-VYV
Listen in Context
He survived the accident.
Some plants can survive without much water.
The small shop did not survive the winter.
I don't know how I survived on instant noodles in college.