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How to Pronounce "vouchsafe"

word

[ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf]
vowch-SAYF
vˈaʊtʃseɪf
vowch-SAYF

Definition

To grant or give something to someone in a way that shows you are acting graciously, often implying formality, condescension, or that you are doing someone a favor.

IPA Transcription

American English

[ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf]

British English

vˈaʊtʃseɪf

Simplified Pronunciation

US

vowch-SAYF

UK

vowch-SAYF

Listen in Context

The king vouchsafed the prisoner his freedom.

She would not vouchsafe me a single word.

Will you vouchsafe us an answer?

He finally vouchsafed me a glance, as if I barely existed.