To pronounce "liven", say LIV-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"liven" has 2 syllables: liv-en. It rhymes with enliven and drive-in, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Let's liven up this party!”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Liven" has 2 syllables: liv · en.
Liven: To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
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