How to pronounce liveable
Say it like LIV-uh-bul. Liveable 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
Liveable 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 liveable
American and British speakers say liveable in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪvəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIV-uh-bul.
What does liveable mean?
- Alternative spelling of livable.
Words that rhyme with liveable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liveable.
Words that sound like liveable
Questions about saying liveable
How do you pronounce liveable?
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 liveable?
Liveable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say liveable 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.
What words sound the same as liveable?
Liveable sounds the same as livable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.