How to Pronounce "deliverance"
word
dɪˈɫɪvɝəns/, /dɪˈɫɪvɹəns
di-LIV-er-uhns
dɪlˈɪvəɹəns
di-LIV-uh-ruhns
Definition
Deliverance is the act of being rescued or set free from a dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant situation. It is often used in religious, dramatic, or formal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɫɪvɝəns/, /dɪˈɫɪvɹəns
British English
dɪlˈɪvəɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LIV-er-uhns
UK
di-LIV-uh-ruhns
Listen in Context
She prayed for deliverance from her troubles.
The hero fought for the city's deliverance.
Many people hope for deliverance in difficult times.
They saw the rainfall as a sign of deliverance after the long drought.