How to pronounce savaging
Say it like SAV-ih-jing. Savaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV).
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- SAV
- ih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savaging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of savaging
American and British speakers say savaging in essentially the same way: /ˈsævɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsævɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAV-ih-jing.
What does savaging mean?
- present participle and gerund of savage How to pronounce savage
- A vicious attack or criticism.
- Aggressive behavior, by a mother animal toward her offspring
Words that rhyme with savaging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of savaging.
Questions about saying savaging
How do you pronounce savaging?
Say SAV-ih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsævɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsævɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savaging?
Savaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV). Broken into parts: SAV · ih · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say savaging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsævɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsævɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.