How to Pronounce Short-lived

To pronounce "short-lived", say SHORTL-iv-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃɔɹtˈlaɪvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ʃɔɹtˈlaɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “short-lived”

"short-lived" has 3 syllables: shortl-iv-ed.

What does short-lived mean?

adjective

  1. Alive or existent for only a short period of time.

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Related words

transitoryephemeralimpermanenttransientfugacioustemporarypassingfleeting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "short-lived"?▾

"Short-lived" has 3 syllables: shortl · iv · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "short-lived"?▾

The IPA transcription of "short-lived" is /ʃɔɹtˈlaɪvd/.

What does "short-lived" mean?▾

Short-lived: Alive or existent for only a short period of time.

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