To pronounce "long-lived", say LONGL-iv-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/
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"long-lived" has 3 syllables: longl-iv-ed.
adjective
"Long-lived" has 3 syllables: longl · iv · ed.
The IPA transcription of "long-lived" is /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/.
Long-lived: Having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time.
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