How to pronounce livery
Say it like LIV-uh-ree. Livery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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- LIV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of livery
American and British speakers say livery in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈlɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIV-uh-ree.
What does livery mean?
- Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
- The whole body of liverymen, members of livery companies.
- The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles.“The airline's new livery received a mixed reaction from the press.”
- Like liver.
- Queasy, liverish.
Where does livery come from?
From Middle English livery, liveree, from Anglo-Norman liveree, from Old French livree.
Questions about saying livery
How do you pronounce livery?
Say LIV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livery?
Livery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say livery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈlɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.