How to pronounce slivovic
Say it like SLIV-uh-vich. Slivovic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIV).
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- SLIV
- uh
- vich
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slivovic 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.
- vichGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slivovic
American and British speakers say slivovic in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪvəˌvɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈslɪvəvɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIV-uh-vich.
What does slivovic mean?
- Alternative form of slivovitz.
Questions about saying slivovic
How do you pronounce slivovic?
Say SLIV-uh-vich. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪvəˌvɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪvəvɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slivovic?
Slivovic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIV). Broken into parts: SLIV · uh · vich.
Do Americans and Brits say slivovic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪvəˌvɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈslɪvəvɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.