How to Pronounce Delivered

To pronounce "delivered", say DEL-iv-er-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈlɪv.əd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delivered”

"delivered" has 4 syllables: del-iv-er-ed. It rhymes with undelivered and shivered, if that helps it stick.

What does delivered mean?

verb

  1. To set free from restraint or danger.

    “deliver a captive from the prison”

  2. (process) To do with birth.

adjective

  1. (in combination) That has been, or will be, delivered in a specific manner.

    “delivered duty paid; delivered ex ship”

Synonyms

come throughcome up with the goodsoutbringutterfreelooserid

Words that rhyme with delivered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

undeliveredshiveredrivard

Related words

surrendercedesaverescuerelieveextradite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delivered"?▾

"Delivered" has 4 syllables: del · iv · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "delivered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delivered" is /dɪˈlɪv.əd/.

What does "delivered" mean?▾

Delivered: To set free from restraint or danger.

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