How to pronounce savable
Say it like SAY-vuh-bul. Savable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savable 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of savable
American and British speakers say savable in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪvəbəl/ in the US and /ˈseɪvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-vuh-bul.
What does savable mean?
- Capable of being saved.
Where does savable come from?
From Middle English savable, from Middle French sauvable, from Old French salvable, sauvable, from Medieval Latin salvābilis; equivalent to save + -able.
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Questions about saying savable
How do you pronounce savable?
Say SAY-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈseɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savable?
Savable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say savable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪvəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈseɪvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.