How to pronounce silvery
Say it like SIL-vuh-ree. Silvery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- vuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silvery 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.
- vuhKeep 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 silvery
American and British speakers say silvery in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlvəri/ in the US and /ˈsɪlvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-vuh-ree.
What does silvery mean?
- Resembling silver in color, shiny white.
- Sprinkled or covered with silver.
- Having the clear, musical tone of silver; soft and clear in sound.“a silvery laugh”
Where does silvery come from?
From Middle English silvery, sylvyry; equivalent to silver + -y.
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Questions about saying silvery
How do you pronounce silvery?
Say SIL-vuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlvəri/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silvery?
Silvery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · vuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say silvery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlvəri/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.