How to pronounce safer
Say it like SAY-fer. Safer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Safer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of safer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-fuh.
What does safer mean?
- comparative form of safe: more safe How to pronounce safe
Words that rhyme with safer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of safer.
Questions about saying safer
How do you pronounce safer?
Say SAY-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in safer?
Safer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · fer.
Is safer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈseɪfə/ (SAY-fuh).