How to pronounce elvers
Say it like EL-verz. Elvers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛlvɚz/EL-verz
UK British/ˈɛlvəz/EL-vuz
- EL
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elvers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elvers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-vuz.
What does elvers mean?
noun
- plural of elver How to pronounce elver
Questions about saying elvers
How do you pronounce elvers?
Say EL-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛlvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elvers?
Elvers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · verz.
Is elvers 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 /ˈɛlvəz/ (EL-vuz).