How to pronounce savior
Say it like SAY-vyer. Savior has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
- SAY
- vyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savior pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of savior
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-vyuh.
What does savior mean?
- A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.
- A child who is conceived in order to provide an organ or cell transplant to a sibling who has an otherwise fatal disease (used in combination, with "sibling", "baby", "child", "brother", "sister", etc.)
Where does savior come from?
First attested in 1300 as Middle English saveour, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvātor, from salvō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- jesus
- jesus of nazareth
- the nazarene
- jesus christ
- christ
- saviour
- good shepherd
- redeemer
Words that rhyme with savior
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of savior.
Questions about saying savior
How do you pronounce savior?
Say SAY-vyer. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪvjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪvjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savior?
Savior has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · vyer.
Is savior 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 /ˈseɪvjə/ (SAY-vyuh).