To pronounce "lily-livered", say LILYL-iv-er-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lily-livered
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LILYL-iv-er-ed
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"lily-livered" has 4 syllables: lilyl-iv-er-ed.
adjective
"Lily-livered" has 4 syllables: lilyl · iv · er · ed.
Lily-livered: Cowardly, lacking courage.
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