Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce sapphire
SAF-eye-er - stress on the 1st syllable; the 'pph' is just an 'f' sound
US/ˈsæfaɪɚ/
sæfaɪɚ
UK/ˈsafaɪə/
safaɪə
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Common mistake
The 'pph' is just 'f' - 'SAF-eye-er', not 'suh-FEER' or 'SAP-hire'.
What “sapphire” means
A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
In a sentence
- She wore a deep blue sapphire ring that caught the light beautifully.
- The night sky had a sapphire glow as the sun set.
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