How to Pronounce Savoury

To pronounce "savoury", say SAV-oury — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SAV-oury

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💡 Tip for remembering “savoury”

"savoury" has 2 syllables: sav-oury. It rhymes with avowry, if that helps it stick.

What does savoury mean?

noun

  1. A savory snack.

adjective

  1. Tasty, attractive to the palate.

    “The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious.”

  2. Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

    “The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods.”

noun

  1. Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
  2. The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.

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Words that rhyme with savoury

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avowry

Related words

savorytastymouth-wateringappetizingpiquantzestytastefulspicy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "savoury"?▾

"Savoury" has 2 syllables: sav · oury.

What does "savoury" mean?▾

Savoury: A savory snack.

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