How to Pronounce "ivories"
word
ˈaɪvɝi/, /ˈaɪvɹi
EYE-vuh-ree
ˈaɪvəɹˌiz
EYE-vuh-reez
Definition
'Ivories' most often means the white piano keys, but can also refer to objects made from ivory, especially in slang.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪvɝi/, /ˈaɪvɹi
British English
ˈaɪvəɹˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-vuh-ree
UK
EYE-vuh-reez
Listen in Context
She learned to play the ivories as a child.
The old piano's ivories were chipped and yellow.
He bought a statue made of ivories.
He can really tickle the ivories when he wants to impress.