How to pronounce livelier
Say it like LYVE-lee-er. Livelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYVE).
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- LYVE
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livelier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of livelier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LYVE-lee-uh.
What does livelier mean?
- comparative form of lively: more lively How to pronounce lively
Questions about saying livelier
How do you pronounce livelier?
Say LYVE-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪvliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪvliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livelier?
Livelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYVE). Broken into parts: LYVE · lee · er.
Is livelier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlaɪvliə/ (LYVE-lee-uh).