How to pronounce mislive
Say it like mih-SLIV. Mislive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLIV).
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- mih
- SLIV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mislive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mislive
American and British speakers say mislive in essentially the same way: /mɪˈslɪv/ in the US and /mɪˈslɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SLIV.
What does mislive mean?
- To lead a wrong, corrupt, or evil life; to live wrongly.
Where does mislive come from?
From Middle English misliven, from Old English mislibban (“to lead a bad life”), equivalent to mis- + live.
Words that rhyme with mislive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mislive.
Questions about saying mislive
How do you pronounce mislive?
Say mih-SLIV. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈslɪv/. In British English it is /mɪˈslɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mislive?
Mislive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLIV). Broken into parts: mih · SLIV.
Do Americans and Brits say mislive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈslɪv/ and the British form is /mɪˈslɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.