How to pronounce screensaver
Say it like SKREEN-say-ver. Screensaver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKREEN).
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- SKREEN
- say
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Screensaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKREENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sayGive this part a little weight. 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 screensaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKREEN-say-vuh.
What does screensaver mean?
- A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.“I configured my screensaver to appear after only two minutes, because I enjoyed watching it so much.”
- The background picture of a computer, smartphone, or similar mobile device.
Where does screensaver come from?
From screen + saver.
Questions about saying screensaver
How do you pronounce screensaver?
Say SKREEN-say-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrinˌseɪvər/. In British English it is /ˈskriːnˌseɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in screensaver?
Screensaver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKREEN). Broken into parts: SKREEN · say · ver.
Is screensaver 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 /ˈskriːnˌseɪvə/ (SKREEN-say-vuh).