How to Pronounce "survives"
word
/sɝˈvaɪvz/
ser-VYVZ
/səvˈaɪvz/
suh-VYVZ
Definition
To continue to live or exist after something difficult, dangerous, or life-threatening has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɝˈvaɪvz/
British English
/səvˈaɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-VYVZ
UK
suh-VYVZ
Listen in Context
The plant survives with a little water each week.
He survives on just bread and soup.
The animal survives the cold winter.
Somehow, she always survives tough situations.