How to pronounce savagely
Say it like SAV-ij-lee. Savagely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV).
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- SAV
- ij
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savagely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of savagely
American and British speakers say savagely in essentially the same way: /ˈsævɪdʒli/ in the US and /ˈsævɪdʒli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAV-ij-lee.
What does savagely mean?
- In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner.
Where does savagely come from?
From savage + -ly.
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Questions about saying savagely
How do you pronounce savagely?
Say SAV-ij-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsævɪdʒli/. In British English it is /ˈsævɪdʒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savagely?
Savagely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV). Broken into parts: SAV · ij · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say savagely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsævɪdʒli/ and the British form is /ˈsævɪdʒli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.