How to pronounce savate
Say it like suh-VAHT. Savate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHT).
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US American/səˈvɑt/suh-VAHT
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- suh
- VAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does savate mean?
noun
- a form of French martial art that involves combinations of punching and kicking moves
Where does savate come from?
Borrowed from French savate.
Words that rhyme with savate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of savate.
Questions about saying savate
How do you pronounce savate?
Say suh-VAHT. The American pronunciation is /səˈvɑt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savate?
Savate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHT). Broken into parts: suh · VAHT.