How to Pronounce Safety

To pronounce "safety", say SAF-ety — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈseɪfti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈseɪfti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “safety”

"safety" has 2 syllables: saf-ety. It rhymes with biosafety and flightsafety, if that helps it stick.

What does safety mean?

noun

The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
“If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed.”
A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.
“Be sure that the safety is set before proceeding.”

verb

To secure (a mechanical component, as in aviation) to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.
To secure a firing pin, as in guns, to keep the gun from firing

Antonyms

danger

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Words that rhyme with safety

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biosafety flightsafety

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "safety"?▾

"Safety" has 2 syllables: saf · ety.

What is the IPA transcription of "safety"?▾

The IPA transcription of "safety" is /ˈseɪfti/.

What does "safety" mean?▾

Safety: The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

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