How to pronounce salvager
Say it like SAL-vih-jer. Salvager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- vih
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salvager 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of salvager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAL-vih-juh.
What does salvager mean?
- A person who engages in salvage work.
Where does salvager come from?
From salvage + -er.
Questions about saying salvager
How do you pronounce salvager?
Say SAL-vih-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælvɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsælvɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salvager?
Salvager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · vih · jer.
Is salvager 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 /ˈsælvɪdʒə/ (SAL-vih-juh).