How to Pronounce Shortlived

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

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3

Syllables

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Letters

SHORTL-iv-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shortlived”

"shortlived" has 3 syllables: shortl-iv-ed. It rhymes with contrived and derived, if that helps it stick.

What does shortlived mean?

adjective

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

Words that rhyme with shortlived

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivedderiveddeprivedrevivedarrivedstrivedthrivedjiveddivedsurvivedsievedrelived

Related words

fizzledprolongedlacklustrelacklusterdisastrousnegligibleuneventfulsporadic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shortlived"?▾

"Shortlived" has 3 syllables: shortl · iv · ed.

What does "shortlived" mean?▾

Shortlived: Alive or existent for only a short period of time.

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