How to pronounce giver
Say it like GHIV-er. Giver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay 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 giver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIV-uh.
What does giver mean?
- One who gives; a donor or contributor.
Where does giver come from?
From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er.
Words that rhyme with giver
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Questions about saying giver
How do you pronounce giver?
Say GHIV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giver?
Giver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · er.
Is giver 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 /ˈɡɪvə/ (GHIV-uh).