To pronounce "livery", say LIV-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɪv.ə.ɹɪ/
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"livery" has 2 syllables: liv-ery. It rhymes with delivery, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
“He liveried his servants in the most modest of clothing.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Livery" has 2 syllables: liv · ery.
The IPA transcription of "livery" is /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹɪ/.
Livery: Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
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