To pronounce "half-lives", say HALFL-iv-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HALFL-iv-es
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"half-lives" has 3 syllables: halfl-iv-es.
"Half-lives" has 3 syllables: halfl · iv · es.
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