How to pronounce silvers
Say it like SIL-verz. Silvers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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US American/ˈsɪlvɚz/SIL-verz
UK British/ˈsɪlvəz/SIL-vuz
- SIL
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silvers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of silvers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIL-vuz.
What does silvers mean?
noun
- plural of silver How to pronounce silver
- third-person singular simple present indicative of silver How to pronounce silver
Questions about saying silvers
How do you pronounce silvers?
Say SIL-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silvers?
Silvers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · verz.
Is silvers 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 /ˈsɪlvəz/ (SIL-vuz).