How to Pronounce Screensaver

To pronounce "screensaver", say SCREENS-av-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SCREENS-av-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “screensaver”

"screensaver" has 3 syllables: screens-av-er.

What does screensaver mean?

noun

  1. A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.

    “I configured my screensaver to appear after only two minutes, because I enjoyed watching it so much.”

  2. The background picture of a computer, smartphone, or similar mobile device.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screensaver"?▾

"Screensaver" has 3 syllables: screens · av · er.

What does "screensaver" mean?▾

Screensaver: A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.

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