English pronunciation
How to pronounce “safe”
Phonetic spelling
SAYF
IPA /ˈseɪf/
Syllable stress
sayf
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “safe”?
s a f e
“safe” is spelled S-A-F-E. It is pronounced SAYF, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
Please keep your passport in a safe place.
Is it safe to swim in this river?