How to pronounce livable
Say it like LIV-uh-bul. Livable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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- LIV
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of livable
American and British speakers say livable in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪvəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIV-uh-bul.
What does livable mean?
- Endurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.
Where does livable come from?
From live + -able.
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Words that rhyme with livable
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Questions about saying livable
How do you pronounce livable?
Say LIV-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livable?
Livable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say livable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪvəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɪvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.