To pronounce "lives", say LIV-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIV-es
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"lives" has 2 syllables: liv-es. It rhymes with archives and gives, if that helps it stick.
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"Lives" has 2 syllables: liv · es.
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