Ivory normally has a silent O. You would say it (IV-ree).
The O is sometimes pronounced as a third syllable (I-veh-ree).
In some pronunciations of ivory, the second syllable is omitted. (ahy-vree)
"Chocolate" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (choc-lit)
"Chocolate" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (choc-lit)
No.
"arear"
In speech, the second syllable of "ivory" is often omitted.
In some pronunciations of ivory, the second syllable is omitted. (ahy-vree)
It's often pronounced with an omitted letter.
"Aspirin" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (as-prin)
Neither it is an added syllable
In some pronunciations of ivory, the second syllable is omitted. (ahy-vree)
The word asprin has an omitted syllable. We pronounce it with two syllables when it technically has three.
Not usually.
A syllable is omitted for most accents when it's spoken.
The fourth syllable is often omitted. (in-si-dent-lee)
"Platinum" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (plat-nuhm)
"Chocolate" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (choc-lit)