How to Pronounce Silvery

To pronounce "silvery", say SILV-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪlvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

silvery

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪlvəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “silvery”

"silvery" has 2 syllables: silv-ery. It rhymes with mcgilvery, if that helps it stick.

What does silvery mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling silver in color, shiny white.
  2. Sprinkled or covered with silver.

Synonyms

silvern

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Words that rhyme with silvery

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mcgilvery

Related words

silvernsilverishargentsilvercolorlessachromaticbrighteuphonous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silvery"?▾

"Silvery" has 2 syllables: silv · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "silvery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silvery" is /ˈsɪlvəɹi/.

What does "silvery" mean?▾

Silvery: Resembling silver in color, shiny white.

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