How to pronounce gulliver
Say it like GUHL-ih-ver. Gulliver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).
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- GUHL
- ih
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulliver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gulliver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHL-ih-vuh.
What does gulliver mean?
- one's head.
Questions about saying gulliver
How do you pronounce gulliver?
Say GUHL-ih-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌlɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌlɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulliver?
Gulliver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · ih · ver.
Is gulliver 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 /ˈɡʌlɪvə/ (GUHL-ih-vuh).