How to Pronounce "surviving"
word
/sɝˈvaɪvɪŋ/
sur-VY-ving
/səvˈaɪvɪŋ/
suh-VY-ving
Definition
Still alive, especially after a dangerous or difficult situation; also refers to someone or something that remains after others have died or disappeared.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈvaɪvɪŋ/
British English
/səvˈaɪvɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-VY-ving
UK
suh-VY-ving
Listen in Context
She is the only surviving member of her family.
Many plants are still surviving despite the drought.
The surviving passengers were taken to the hospital.
After the storm, only a few surviving houses remained standing.