How to pronounce savor
Say it like SAY-ver. Savor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savor 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of savor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-vuh.
What does savor mean?
- Alternative spelling of savour.
- Alternative spelling of savour.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with savor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of savor.
Words that sound like savor
Questions about saying savor
How do you pronounce savor?
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 savor?
Savor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ver.
Is savor 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 savor?
Savor sounds the same as saver in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.