How to pronounce slivery
Say it like SLIV-uh-ree. Slivery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIV).
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- SLIV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slivery 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.
- 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 slivery
American and British speakers say slivery in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈslɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIV-uh-ree.
What does slivery mean?
- Resembling or full of slivers.
Where does slivery come from?
From sliver + -y.
Words that rhyme with slivery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slivery.
Questions about saying slivery
How do you pronounce slivery?
Say SLIV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈslɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slivery?
Slivery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIV). Broken into parts: SLIV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say slivery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈslɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.