To pronounce "live-in", say LIV-ein — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪvˌɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɪvˌɪn/
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"live-in" has 2 syllables: liv-ein. It rhymes with enliven and liven, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“A live-in maid is a true luxury, but even a maid once a week is great.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Live-in" has 2 syllables: liv · ein.
The IPA transcription of "live-in" is /ˈlɪvˌɪn/.
Live-in: Living on the premises, usually said of a household employee.
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