How to pronounce shivery
Say it like SHIV-uh-ree. Shivery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV).
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- SHIV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shivery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shivery
American and British speakers say shivery in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈʃɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIV-uh-ree.
What does shivery mean?
- Given to shivering; tending to shiver.“The cold night made me all shivery.”
Where does shivery come from?
From shiver + -y.
Words that rhyme with shivery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shivery.
Questions about saying shivery
How do you pronounce shivery?
Say SHIV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shivery?
Shivery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV). Broken into parts: SHIV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say shivery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.