How to pronounce livish
Say it like LY-vish. Livish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- vish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of livish
American and British speakers say livish in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪvɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlaɪvɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-vish.
What does livish mean?
- Somewhat live or alive; lively.
Where does livish come from?
From Middle English livish, lifish, lifisch, equivalent to life + -ish.
Questions about saying livish
How do you pronounce livish?
Say LY-vish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪvɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪvɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in livish?
Livish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · vish.
Do Americans and Brits say livish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪvɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪvɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.