sal-VAY-shun
Put the strongest beat on the middle syllable.
- Syllable guide
- sal · va · tion
- Read the spelling
- Salvation
Try it slowly.
Let VAY rhyme with day. Finish gently with shun.
Say sal-VAY-shun once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Salvation in context
Salvation means rescue or deliverance. The Bible uses the word for God’s saving work, including salvation through Jesus.
Read Luke 2:30 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Salvation in English?
One common English pronunciation is sal-VAY-shun. Emphasize the middle syllable.
What is the Bible context for Salvation?
Salvation means rescue or deliverance. The Bible uses the word for God’s saving work, including salvation through Jesus.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
