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