How to pronounce safe
safe
/seɪf/
1 syllable
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Safe, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
In a sentence
I am glad that you have returned safe.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce safe?
Safe is pronounced /seɪf/ in American English.
How many syllables are in safe?
Safe has 1 syllable.