How to pronounce savages
Say it like SAV-uh-juz. Savages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV).
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- SAV
- uh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savages 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of savages
American and British speakers say savages in essentially the same way: /ˈsævədʒəz/ in the US and /ˈsævədʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAV-uh-juz.
What does savages mean?
- plural of savage How to pronounce savage
- third-person singular simple present indicative of savage How to pronounce savage
Questions about saying savages
How do you pronounce savages?
Say SAV-uh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsævədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈsævədʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savages?
Savages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV). Broken into parts: SAV · uh · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say savages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsævədʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈsævədʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.