To pronounce "livelihood", say LIV-el-ih-ood — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIV-el-ih-ood
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"livelihood" has 4 syllables: liv-el-ih-ood. It rhymes with good and falsehood, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Livelihood" has 4 syllables: liv · el · ih · ood.
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