liverpool

/ˈlɪvərpuːl/

Syllables liv·er·pool

Stress LIV-er-pool

Phonics Breakdown

li

/lɪ/

short i

ver

/vər/

er schwa

pool

/puːl/

long oo

Meaning

a major port city in northwest England

Sound Reference

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li=/lɪ/(live) + ver=/vər/(river) + pool=/puːl/(pool)

Example

Liverpool is famous for its football club and music history.