How to pronounce shivaree
Say it like shih-vuh-REE. Shivaree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- shih
- vuh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shivaree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shivaree
American and British speakers say shivaree in essentially the same way: /ʃɪvəˈri/ in the US and /ʃɪvəˈriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: shih-vuh-REE.
What does shivaree mean?
- Alternative form of charivari.
- To serenade (a newly married couple) with the noisy banging of pots and pans.
Where does shivaree come from?
Borrowed from French charivari.
Words that rhyme with shivaree
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Questions about saying shivaree
How do you pronounce shivaree?
Say shih-vuh-REE. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪvəˈri/. In British English it is /ʃɪvəˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shivaree?
Shivaree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: shih · vuh · REE.
Do Americans and Brits say shivaree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪvəˈri/ and the British form is /ʃɪvəˈriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.