How to pronounce listserver
Say it like LIST-ser-ver. Listserver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIST).
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- LIST
- ser
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listserver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of listserver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIST-suh-vuh.
What does listserver mean?
- A server that distributes messages to members of an e-mail list.
Where does listserver come from?
From list + server.
Questions about saying listserver
How do you pronounce listserver?
Say LIST-ser-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪstˌsɚvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪstˌsəvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listserver?
Listserver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIST). Broken into parts: LIST · ser · ver.
Is listserver 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 /ˈlɪstˌsəvə/ (LIST-suh-vuh).