Start with 'dih' where the tongue lightly touches the ridge behind the upper teeth.
Move to 'liv', stressing the 'i' and making sure it sounds like the vowel in 'sit'.
End with 'er', where the tongue curls back slightly without touching the roof of the mouth.
de-live-er
due-leever
dell-iver
Start with 'dih' similar to 'dinner'.
Move to 'liv', like the first part of 'live', with the short 'i' sound.
End with 'uh', ensuring the final 'r' is softer than in American English.
de-live-er
due-leever
dell-iver
In 'deliver', these sounds merge smoothly, transitioning from the tongue tip to the lip.
In British English, the 'r' is softer and sometimes silent.
Stress is on the second syllable to emphasize the main part of the word.
To take things to a place.
/dɪˈlɪvəri/
The act of delivering
/dɪˈlɪvərəbl/
Item to be delivered
/dɪˈlɪvərər/
Person who delivers
'Deliver' is a verb, different from noun 'delivery'.
'Deliverable' has more syllables than 'deliver'.
'Deliverer' emphasizes the action compared to 'deliver'.
Ensure the second syllable 'liv' is stressed for proper pronunciation.
Use the word in simple sentences to improve fluency.
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