How to pronounce vouchsafe
Say it like vowch-SAYF. Vouchsafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYF).
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- vowch
- SAYF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vouchsafe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vowchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- SAYFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vouchsafe
American and British speakers say vouchsafe in essentially the same way: /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ in the US and /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: vowch-SAYF.
What does vouchsafe mean?
- To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
- To receive or accept in condescension.
- To disclose or divulge.“She vouchsafed to me that she regretted ever marrying him.”
Where does vouchsafe come from?
From vouch + safe, written as two words in Middle English and early Modern English.
Words that rhyme with vouchsafe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vouchsafe.
Questions about saying vouchsafe
How do you pronounce vouchsafe?
Say vowch-SAYF. The American pronunciation is /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/. In British English it is /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vouchsafe?
Vouchsafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYF). Broken into parts: vowch · SAYF.
Do Americans and Brits say vouchsafe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ and the British form is /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.