How to pronounce cervelliere
Say it like sair-vuh-LYEH-er. Cervelliere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYEH).
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- sair
- vuh
- LYEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cervelliere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cervelliere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sair-vuh-LYEH-uh.
What does cervelliere mean?
- A metal skullcap.
Where does cervelliere come from?
From French cervelière, from Latin.
Words that rhyme with cervelliere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cervelliere.
Questions about saying cervelliere
How do you pronounce cervelliere?
Say sair-vuh-LYEH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛrvəˈljɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɛəvəˈljɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cervelliere?
Cervelliere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYEH). Broken into parts: sair · vuh · LYEH · er.
Is cervelliere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɛəvəˈljɛə/ (sair-vuh-LYEH-uh).