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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable liv
  • 8 letters
Syllables
de-liv-er-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-LIV-er-y.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈlɪvɚi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-livery, deliv-ery.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide delivery into syllables?

delivery divides as de-liv-er-y. de-liv-er-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in delivery?

Delivery has 4 syllables (de-liv-er-y).

Which syllable is stressed in delivery?

The stressed syllable in delivery is liv. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-LIV-er-y.

How do you pronounce delivery?

/dɪˈlɪvɚi/ in American English.