How to Pronounce "save for a rainy day"
expression
SAYV fer uh RAY-nee DAY
SAYV faw uh RAY-nee DAY
Definition
To put aside money or resources now so that you have them in case you need them in the future, especially in difficult times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪni/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
sˈeɪv/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈeɪni/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV fer uh RAY-nee DAY
UK
SAYV faw uh RAY-nee DAY
Listen in Context
It is wise to save for a rainy day.
My parents taught me to save for a rainy day.
He puts some money aside to save for a rainy day every month.
You never know what might happen, so it's smart to save for a rainy day.