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How to pronounce saver

Say it like SAY-ver. Saver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈseɪvɚ/SAY-ver
UK British/ˈseɪvə/SAY-vuh
  • SAY
  • ver
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Saver pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of saver

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SAY-vuh.

What does saver mean?

noun
  1. One who saves.“a saver of souls”
  2. One who keeps savings more than usual.
  3. A ticket or coupon that offers a discount.

Where does saver come from?

From save + -er.

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Words that rhyme with saver

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Words that sound like saver

Questions about saying saver

How do you pronounce saver?

Say SAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in saver?

Saver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ver.

Is saver pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈseɪvə/ (SAY-vuh).

What words sound the same as saver?

Saver sounds the same as savor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).