How to pronounce livor
Say it like LY-vaw-er. Livor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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US American/ˈlaɪvɔər/LY-vaw-er
UK British/ˈlaɪvɔː/LY-vaw
- LY
- vaw
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of livor
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-vaw.
What does livor mean?
noun
- Skin discoloration, as from a bruise, or occurring after death.
Where does livor come from?
Borrowed from Latin līvor.
Questions about saying livor
How do you pronounce livor?
Say LY-vaw-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪvɔər/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livor?
Livor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · vaw · er.
Is livor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈlaɪvɔː/ (LY-vaw).