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)
"Aspirin" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (as-prin)
It's often pronounced with an omitted letter.
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.
In the word "athletes," there is no omitted syllable or letter. Instead, it is a complete word with three syllables: "ath-letes." If you are referring to a specific context where "athletes" might be abbreviated or altered, please clarify for a more precise answer.
A syllable is omitted for most accents when it's spoken.
The fourth syllable is often omitted. (in-si-dent-lee)
"Chocolate" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (choc-lit)