How to pronounce saved
Say it like SAYVD. Saved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of saved
American and British speakers say saved in essentially the same way: /seɪvd/ in the US and /seɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYVD.
What does saved mean?
- rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin“a saved soul”
- guarded from injury or destruction
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Words that rhyme with saved
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Questions about saying saved
How do you pronounce saved?
Say SAYVD. The American pronunciation is /seɪvd/. In British English it is /seɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saved?
Saved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say saved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪvd/ and the British form is /seɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.