How to pronounce liveliest
Say it like LYVE-lee-ust. Liveliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYVE).
- LYVE
- lee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liveliest 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liveliest
American and British speakers say liveliest in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪvˌliəst/ in the US and /ˈlaɪvˌliːəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYVE-lee-ust.
What does liveliest mean?
- superlative form of lively: most lively How to pronounce lively
Questions about saying liveliest
How do you pronounce liveliest?
Say LYVE-lee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪvˌliəst/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪvˌliːəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liveliest?
Liveliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYVE). Broken into parts: LYVE · lee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say liveliest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪvˌliəst/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪvˌliːəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.