How to Pronounce Savage

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

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “savage”

"savage" has 3 syllables: sav-ag-e. It rhymes with ravage and davidge, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: savidge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does savage mean?

noun

  1. An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.
  2. A defiant person.

verb

  1. To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.

    “No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong.”

  2. To criticise vehemently.

    “His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.”

adjective

  1. Wild; not cultivated.

    “a savage wilderness”

  2. Barbaric; not civilized.

    “savage manners”

Synonyms

wicked

Words that rhyme with savage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ravagedavidgesavidge

Related words

feraluntamedwildbrutebrutalbarbarianuncivilizedbarbaric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "savage"?▾

"Savage" has 3 syllables: sav · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "savage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "savage" is /ˈsævɪdʒ/.

What does "savage" mean?▾

Savage: An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

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