How to pronounce savagery
Say it like SAV-ih-jer-ee. Savagery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV).
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US American/ˈsævɪˌdʒɛri/SAV-ih-jer-ee
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- SAV
- ih
- jer
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savagery 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does savagery mean?
noun
- Savage or brutal behavior; barbarity.
- A violent act of cruelty.
- Savages collectively; the world of savages.
Where does savagery come from?
From savage + -ry.
Questions about saying savagery
How do you pronounce savagery?
Say SAV-ih-jer-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsævɪˌdʒɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savagery?
Savagery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV). Broken into parts: SAV · ih · jer · ee.