Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

liever

/ˈliːvə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: liev-er
IPA: /ˈliːvə/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of liefer; comparative form of lief: more lief

adv

Alternative spelling of liefer; comparative form of lief: more lief

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈliːvə/

Inflected Forms

liefer (alternative)

Synonyms

preferably rather

Questions

How do you pronounce liever?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈliːvə/.
What does liever mean?: Alternative spelling of liefer; comparative form of lief: more lief

How to pronounce liever

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