How to Pronounce "save for"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SAYV-for, SAYV-fer, SAYV-fur
sˈeɪv/ /fˈɔː
SAYV-faw
Definition
'Save for' is a formal or literary way to say 'except for,' meaning something is not included in a general statement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
sˈeɪv/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV-for, SAYV-fer, SAYV-fur
UK
SAYV-faw
Listen in Context
No one was at home save for my brother.
The museum is open every day save for Monday.
I liked all the dishes save for the soup.
Everyone save for Jane passed the test.