How to pronounce Tivoli
Say it like TIV-uh-lee. Tivoli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIV).
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- TIV
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tivoli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIVSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Tivoli
American and British speakers say Tivoli in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪvəli/ in the US and /ˈtɪvəlɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIV-uh-lih.
What does Tivoli mean?
- An ancient city in the province of Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Where does Tivoli come from?
From Italian Tivoli, from Latin Tībur.
Questions about saying Tivoli
How do you pronounce Tivoli?
Say TIV-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪvəli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪvəlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tivoli?
Tivoli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIV). Broken into parts: TIV · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Tivoli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪvəli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪvəlɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.