How to pronounce livings
Say it like LIV-ingz. Livings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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- LIV
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of livings
American and British speakers say livings in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪvɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈlɪvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIV-ingz.
What does livings mean?
- plural of living How to pronounce living
Questions about saying livings
How do you pronounce livings?
Say LIV-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livings?
Livings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say livings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪvɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.