How to Pronounce Deliverance

To pronounce "deliverance", say DEL-iv-er-anc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈlɪvɹəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deliverance”

"deliverance" has 5 syllables: del-iv-er-anc-e. It rhymes with self-deliverance, if that helps it stick.

What does deliverance mean?

noun

  1. Act of delivering or conveying something.
  2. Delivery in childbirth.

Synonyms

delivery

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Words that rhyme with deliverance

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self-deliverance

Related words

deliveryrescuesavingissuingissuancedispensingissuegranting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deliverance"?▾

"Deliverance" has 5 syllables: del · iv · er · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deliverance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deliverance" is /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/.

What does "deliverance" mean?▾

Deliverance: Act of delivering or conveying something.

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