How to Pronounce Living

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “living”

"living" has 2 syllables: liv-ing. It rhymes with misgiving and unforgiving, if that helps it stick.

What does living 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.”

noun

  1. The state of being alive.
  2. (plural, with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who are alive.

    “Respect for the dead does not preclude respect for the living.”

adjective

  1. Having life.
  2. In use or existing.

    “Hunanese is a living language.”

Synonyms

dwellgo onlastremainextantlivingvitalblasteddoggonestinking

Antonyms

deadnonliving

Words that rhyme with living

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misgivingunforgivinggivingforgivingthanksgivingrelivingcaregivingsievingoutliving

Related words

aliveextantanimationsustenancekeepsupportalivenessrealistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "living"?▾

"Living" has 2 syllables: liv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "living"?▾

The IPA transcription of "living" is /ˈlɪvɪŋ/.

What does "living" mean?▾

Living: To be alive; to have life.

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