How to pronounce savour
Say it like SAY-ver. Savour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
- SAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savour 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of savour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-vuh.
What does savour mean?
- An aroma or smell.
- The quality which the sense of taste detects; also (countable), a specific flavour or taste, especially one different from the predominant one.
- An appealing or appetizing flavour, especially one which is savoury or strong.
- To detect (a flavour or taste, or food or drink); to taste; specifically, to enjoy or linger on (a flavour or taste, or food and drink); to relish.“He closed his eyes so he could really savour his dessert.”
- To give (food or drink) flavour; to flavour, to season.
- To enjoy (something) deeply or in a lingering manner; to appreciate, to delight in, to relish.
Where does savour come from?
From Middle English savour, from Anglo-Norman saveur, savor, savour, and Old French saveur, savor, savour (modern French saveur), from Latin sapor, from sapiō (“to taste of (something); to have a flavour”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-Europe
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Questions about saying savour
How do you pronounce savour?
Say SAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪvər/. In British English it is /ˈseɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savour?
Savour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ver.
Is savour 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).