To pronounce "enliven", say ENL-iv-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈlaɪvən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɛnˈlaɪvən/
IPA
"enliven" has 3 syllables: enl-iv-en. It rhymes with liven and drive-in, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Enliven" has 3 syllables: enl · iv · en.
The IPA transcription of "enliven" is /ɛnˈlaɪvən/.
Enliven: To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
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