How to pronounce saves
Say it like SAYVZ. Saves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of saves
American and British speakers say saves in essentially the same way: /seɪvz/ in the US and /seɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYVZ.
What does saves mean?
- plural of save How to pronounce save
- third-person singular simple present indicative of save How to pronounce save
Questions about saying saves
How do you pronounce saves?
Say SAYVZ. The American pronunciation is /seɪvz/. In British English it is /seɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saves?
Saves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say saves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪvz/ and the British form is /seɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.