How to pronounce liverwurst
Say it like LIV-er-wurst. Liverwurst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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- LIV
- er
- wurst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liverwurst 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wurstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of liverwurst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIV-uh-wurst.
What does liverwurst mean?
- Spreadable sausage made with liver.
Where does liverwurst come from?
Partial calque of German Leberwurst, equivalent to liver + wurst.
Questions about saying liverwurst
How do you pronounce liverwurst?
Say LIV-er-wurst. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvɚwɝst/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvəwɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liverwurst?
Liverwurst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · er · wurst.
Is liverwurst 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 /ˈlɪvəwɜːst/ (LIV-uh-wurst).