How to pronounce flivver
Say it like FLIV-er. Flivver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIV).
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- FLIV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flivver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flivver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLIV-uh.
What does flivver mean?
- An automobile or cart, particularly one which is old and inexpensive.
- A Ford Model T.
Where does flivver come from?
Unknown, early 20th c..
Words that rhyme with flivver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flivver.
Questions about saying flivver
How do you pronounce flivver?
Say FLIV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flivver?
Flivver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIV). Broken into parts: FLIV · er.
Is flivver 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 /ˈflɪvə/ (FLIV-uh).