How to pronounce redeliver
Say it like ree-dih-LIV-er. Redeliver has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIV).
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- ree
- dih
- LIV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redeliver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redeliver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-dih-LIV-uh.
What does redeliver mean?
- To give back; to return (something).
- To deliver (a letter, parcel, etc.) again.
- To deliver or liberate again.
Where does redeliver come from?
From re- + deliver.
Questions about saying redeliver
How do you pronounce redeliver?
Say ree-dih-LIV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌridɪˈlɪvər/. In British English it is /ˌriːdɪˈlɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redeliver?
Redeliver has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIV). Broken into parts: ree · dih · LIV · er.
Is redeliver 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 /ˌriːdɪˈlɪvə/ (ree-dih-LIV-uh).