American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'live' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "live" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "live"

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Simple pronunciation
lihv
IPA transcription
/lɪv/
Word frequency
352nd

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What does "live" mean?

  1. 1.to be alive, not dead
  2. 2.to have your home somewhere

Examples of "live" in a sentence

  • I live in a small town near the mountains.
  • They used to live in the same neighborhood.
  • Is it safe to live in that area?

How common is "live"?

Live is the 352nd most common word in English.

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