How to pronounce shortliver
Say it like SHORT-ly-ver. Shortliver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- ly
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortliver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 shortliver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-ly-vuh.
What does shortliver mean?
- One who lives an unusually short life.
Where does shortliver come from?
From short + live + -er.
Questions about saying shortliver
How do you pronounce shortliver?
Say SHORT-ly-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌlaɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌlaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortliver?
Shortliver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · ly · ver.
Is shortliver 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌlaɪvə/ (SHAWT-ly-vuh).