How to pronounce delivered
Say it like dih-LIV-erd. Delivered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- dih
- LIV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delivered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of delivered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-LIV-ud.
What does delivered mean?
- simple past and past participle of deliver How to pronounce deliver
- That has been, or will be, delivered in a specific manner.“delivered duty paid; delivered ex ship”
Questions about saying delivered
How do you pronounce delivered?
Say dih-LIV-erd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪvɚd/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delivered?
Delivered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: dih · LIV · erd.
Is delivered 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 /dɪˈlɪvəd/ (dih-LIV-ud).