How to pronounce savin
Say it like SAV-in. Savin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV).
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- SAV
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of savin
American and British speakers say savin in essentially the same way: /ˈsævɪn/ in the US and /ˈsævɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAV-in.
What does savin mean?
- The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.
- The poisonous dried tips of this plant, with anthelmintic properties, used as a drug.
- The eastern red cedar, Juniperus virginiana, of eastern North America.
Where does savin come from?
Inherited from Middle English savyne, from Old French savine, from Latin sabīna.
Questions about saying savin
How do you pronounce savin?
Say SAV-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈsævɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsævɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savin?
Savin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAV). Broken into parts: SAV · in.
Do Americans and Brits say savin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsævɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsævɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.