How to pronounce slivovitz
Say it like SLIV-uh-vits. Slivovitz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIV).
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- SLIV
- uh
- vits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slivovitz 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.
- vitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slivovitz
American and British speakers say slivovitz in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ in the US and /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIV-uh-vits.
What does slivovitz mean?
- A type of rakija made mostly in Eastern European countries from distilled, fermented plum juice.
- A serving of this alcoholic drink.
Questions about saying slivovitz
How do you pronounce slivovitz?
Say SLIV-uh-vits. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/. In British English it is /ˈslɪvəvɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slivovitz?
Slivovitz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIV). Broken into parts: SLIV · uh · vits.
Do Americans and Brits say slivovitz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ and the British form is /ˈslɪvəvɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.