To pronounce "delivery", say DEL-iv-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/
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"delivery" has 3 syllables: del-iv-ery. It rhymes with livery, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The delivery was completed by four.”
“Your delivery is on the table.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Delivery" has 3 syllables: del · iv · ery.
The IPA transcription of "delivery" is /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/.
Delivery: The act of conveying something.
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