How to Pronounce Lived

To pronounce "lived", say LIV-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /lɪvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/lɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lived”

"lived" has 2 syllables: liv-ed. It rhymes with contrived and derived, if that helps it stick.

What does lived mean?

verb

  1. To be alive; to have life.

    “He's not expected to live for more than a few months.”

  2. To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.

    “I live at 2a Acacia Avenue.  He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer.”

adjective

  1. (in combination) Having a specified duration of life.

    “a short-lived recycling scheme”

Synonyms

dwellgo onlastremain

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Words that rhyme with lived

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivedderiveddeprivedrevivedarrivedstrivedthrivedjiveddivedsurvivedsievedrelived

Related words

alivefulfilledsubsistencesettledoccupiedresidevivaknown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lived"?▾

"Lived" has 2 syllables: liv · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "lived"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lived" is /lɪvd/.

What does "lived" mean?▾

Lived: To be alive; to have life.

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