How to Pronounce Livelihoods

To pronounce "livelihoods", say LIV-el-ih-oods — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

LIV-el-ih-oods

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💡 Tip for remembering “livelihoods”

"livelihoods" has 4 syllables: liv-el-ih-oods. It rhymes with woods and backwoods, if that helps it stick.

What does livelihoods mean?

noun

  1. A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

    “an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood”

  2. Property which brings in an income; an estate.

Synonyms

livingsubsistencesustenance

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Words that rhyme with livelihoods

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woodsbackwoodsgoodsfalsehoodshardwoodsneighborhoodswildwoodshoods

Related words

supportsustenancekeeplivingbreadwinnersearnersfoodincomes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "livelihoods"?▾

"Livelihoods" has 4 syllables: liv · el · ih · oods.

What does "livelihoods" mean?▾

Livelihoods: A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

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