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How to pronounce:
survive
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈvaɪv
Examples:
The instinct to survive and to continue to live.
These are the instincts to survive and to continue to live.
He manages to survive a hellish existence for the next 20 years in the mines.
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Common mistakes of survive pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /sərˈvaɪv/. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /sərˈvaɪv/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Always emphasize the second syllable to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some people pronounce "survive" with a strong "r" sound, like /sərˈraɪv/. This is not standard. The correct IPA is /sərˈvaɪv/. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the vowel sounds.
- Dropping the "s": A common mistake is to say "uvive" instead of "survive," omitting the initial "s" sound. This changes the word entirely. The correct pronunciation is /sərˈvaɪv/. Tip: Practice saying the "s" clearly at the beginning of the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "survive" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /sɪrˈvaɪv/. The correct pronunciation is /sərˈvaɪv/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the vowel sounds in "survive."
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce "survive" as /sərˈvɪv/, using a short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is /sərˈvaɪv/. Tip: Pay attention to the long "i" sound to ensure accuracy.