How to Pronounce Savoir-faire

To pronounce "savoir-faire", say SAV-oirf-air-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsævwɑːˈfɛə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌsævwɑːˈfɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “savoir-faire”

"savoir-faire" has 4 syllables: sav-oirf-air-e.

What does savoir-faire mean?

noun

  1. The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion.

Synonyms

know-how

Related words

addressknow-howsavoir-vivrefinessecunningtacttouchsophistication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "savoir-faire"?▾

"Savoir-faire" has 4 syllables: sav · oirf · air · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "savoir-faire"?▾

The IPA transcription of "savoir-faire" is /ˌsævwɑːˈfɛə/.

What does "savoir-faire" mean?▾

Savoir-faire: The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion.

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