How to pronounce stiver
Say it like STY-ver. Stiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STY-vuh.
What does stiver mean?
- Anything of small value.
Where does stiver come from?
From Dutch stuiver, cognate with Middle Low German stüver.
Words that rhyme with stiver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stiver.
Questions about saying stiver
How do you pronounce stiver?
Say STY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiver?
Stiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · ver.
Is stiver 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 /ˈstaɪvə/ (STY-vuh).