How to Pronounce Salvage

To pronounce "salvage", say SALV-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsælvɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsælvɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “salvage”

"salvage" has 3 syllables: salv-ag-e.

What does salvage mean?

noun

  1. The rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation.
  2. The ship, crew or cargo so rescued.

verb

  1. (of property, people or situations at risk) to rescue.
  2. (of discarded goods) to put to use.

Related words

scavengesalvesaverelievelifeboatbridgerepairmanback-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "salvage"?▾

"Salvage" has 3 syllables: salv · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "salvage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "salvage" is /ˈsælvɪdʒ/.

What does "salvage" mean?▾

Salvage: The rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation.

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