How to pronounce "deliver"

deliver

Noun
American
/dɪˈlɪvər/

Syllable Breakdown

de liv er

How natives say deliver

British
/dɪˈlɪvə/

Syllable Breakdown

de liv er

How natives say deliver

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

Common Mistakes

  • de-live-er

  • due-leever

  • dell-iver

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

common mistakes

  • de-live-er

  • due-leever

  • dell-iver

FAQ

Why do the 'l' and 'v' sound blend together?

In 'deliver', these sounds merge smoothly, transitioning from the tongue tip to the lip.

How is the final 'er' different in British vs. American English?

In British English, the 'r' is softer and sometimes silent.

Why is the second syllable stressed?

Stress is on the second syllable to emphasize the main part of the word.

Definition

deliver

To take things to a place.

Word Family

delivery

/dɪˈlɪvəri/

noun

The act of delivering

Example: The delivery was on time.

deliverable

/dɪˈlɪvərəbl/

noun

Item to be delivered

Example: The package is a deliverable.

deliverer

/dɪˈlɪvərər/

noun

Person who delivers

Example: The deliverer handed over the letter.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Deliver' is a verb, different from noun 'delivery'.

'Deliverable' has more syllables than 'deliver'.

'Deliverer' emphasizes the action compared to 'deliver'.

Pro Tips

Mind the stress

Ensure the second syllable 'liv' is stressed for proper pronunciation.

Practice with sentences

Use the word in simple sentences to improve fluency.

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/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

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/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

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/əˈfɔrd/

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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