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How to pronounce "survey"

survey

Noun
American
/ˈsɜrˌveɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

sur vey

How natives say survey

British
/ˈsɜː.veɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

sur vey

How natives say survey

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound.

  • Make the 'er' sound as in 'her'.

  • End with 'vey' as in 'say' but with 'v'.

Common Mistakes

  • suv-ey (sur-vey)

  • sur-vai (sur-vey)

  • sur-vee (sur-vey)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound.

  • Make a long 'er' sound as in 'her'.

  • End with 'vey' as in 'bay' but with 'v'.

common mistakes

  • suh-vey (sur-vey)

  • sur-vay (sur-vey)

  • sor-vey (sur-vey)

FAQ

Do I stress the first or second syllable?

Stress the first syllable: sur-vey.

Is the vowel sound in 'sur' like 'air'?

No, it is like 'her' with a short 'r' sound.

How is 'vey' pronounced?

Like 'say' but with a 'v' sound at the start.

Definition

survey

A method of gathering information from people.

Word Family

surveyor

/sərˈveɪər/

noun

A person who measures land.

Example: The surveyor checked the property lines.

surveyed

/sərˈveɪd/

verb

Looked at comprehensively.

Example: He surveyed the building.

surveying

/sərˈveɪɪŋ/

noun

The act of measuring land.

Example: Surveying can be done with drones.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The noun 'survey' stresses the first syllable, unlike 'surveyed' and 'surveying'.

'Surveyor' adds another syllable and shifts stress to the second.

'Surveying' includes a nasal 'ing' sound.

Pro Tips

Maintain the stress

Ensure the stress stays on the first syllable to keep the noun form clear.

Differentiate sounds

Avoid blending 'sur' and 'vey' to maintain clarity in pronunciation.

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

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/ˈsɪtɪzən/

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