How to pronounce shiversome
Say it like SHIV-er-sum. Shiversome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV).
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- SHIV
- er
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiversome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIVSay 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shiversome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIV-uh-sum.
What does shiversome mean?
- Characterised or marked by shivering.
Where does shiversome come from?
From shiver + -some.
Questions about saying shiversome
How do you pronounce shiversome?
Say SHIV-er-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪvərsəm/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪvəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiversome?
Shiversome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV). Broken into parts: SHIV · er · sum.
Is shiversome 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 /ˈʃɪvəsəm/ (SHIV-uh-sum).