How to pronounce longliver
Say it like LONG-ly-ver. Longliver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LONG).
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- LONG
- ly
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longliver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of longliver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LONG-ly-vuh.
What does longliver mean?
- One who lives an exceptionally long life.
Where does longliver come from?
From long + live + -er.
Questions about saying longliver
How do you pronounce longliver?
Say LONG-ly-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑŋˌlaɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌlaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longliver?
Longliver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LONG). Broken into parts: LONG · ly · ver.
Is longliver 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 /ˈlɒŋˌlaɪvə/ (LONG-ly-vuh).