How to pronounce livered
Say it like LIV-erd. Livered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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US American/ˈlɪvɚd/LIV-erd
UK British/ˈlɪvəd/LIV-ud
- LIV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of livered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIV-ud.
What does livered mean?
adjective
- Having (or having the characteristics associated with) a specified form of liver.
Where does livered come from?
From liver + -ed.
Questions about saying livered
How do you pronounce livered?
Say LIV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livered?
Livered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · erd.
Is livered 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 /ˈlɪvəd/ (LIV-ud).