How to pronounce Salvador
Say it like SAL-vuh-dor. Salvador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- vuh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salvador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Salvador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAL-vuh-daw.
What does Salvador mean?
- El Salvador, a country in Central America.
Where does Salvador come from?
From Spanish and Portuguese Salvador, chiefly various placenames honoring Jesus Christ, from Spanish and Portuguese salvador (“savior”), from Latin salvator, from salvāre (“to save”) + -tor (forming agent nouns).
Questions about saying Salvador
How do you pronounce Salvador?
Say SAL-vuh-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælvəˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsælvəˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Salvador?
Salvador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · vuh · dor.
Is Salvador 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 /ˈsælvəˌdɔː/ (SAL-vuh-daw).