How to Pronounce Saved

To pronounce "saved", say SAV-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /seɪvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/seɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saved”

"saved" has 2 syllables: sav-ed. It rhymes with depraved and engraved, if that helps it stick.

What does saved mean?

verb

  1. To prevent harm or difficulty.
  2. To put aside, to avoid.

adjective

  1. Rescued from the consequences of sin.
  2. Retained for future use rather than spent e.g. ː"A penny saved is a penny earned."

Words that rhyme with saved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depravedengravedpavedwavedenslavedbehavedshavedcravedgravedravedwaivedcaved

Related words

blessedprotectedsalvageableredeemedreclaimedpreservedransomedrescued

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saved"?▾

"Saved" has 2 syllables: sav · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "saved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saved" is /seɪvd/.

What does "saved" mean?▾

Saved: To prevent harm or difficulty.

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