How to pronounce sane
Say it like SAYN. Sane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sane
American and British speakers say sane in essentially the same way: /seɪn/ in the US and /seɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYN.
What does sane mean?
- mentally healthy; free from mental disorder“appears to be completely sane”
- marked by sound judgment“sane nuclear policy”
Where does sane come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sānus (“healthy; sane”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with sane
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Words that sound like sane
Questions about saying sane
How do you pronounce sane?
Say SAYN. The American pronunciation is /seɪn/. In British English it is /seɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sane?
Sane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say sane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪn/ and the British form is /seɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sane?
Sane sounds the same as seine in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.