How to Pronounce Savior

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈseɪvjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “savior”

"savior" has 2 syllables: sav-ior. It rhymes with behavior and misbehavior, if that helps it stick.

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

What does savior mean?

noun

  1. A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.
  2. A child who is born to provide an organ or cell transplant to a sibling who has an otherwise fatal disease (used in combination, with "sibling", "baby", "child", "brother", "sister", etc.)

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Words that rhyme with savior

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

behaviormisbehaviorgravureflaviersaviersaviourxavier

Related words

redeemerchristjesussaviourdelivererrescuersalvation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "savior"?▾

"Savior" has 2 syllables: sav · ior.

What is the IPA transcription of "savior"?▾

The IPA transcription of "savior" is /ˈseɪvjə/.

What does "savior" mean?▾

Savior: A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

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