How to pronounce shortlived
Say it like SHORT-livd. Shortlived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT).
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- SHORT
- livd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortlived pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- livdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shortlived
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWT-livd.
What does shortlived mean?
- Alternative form of short-lived.
Questions about saying shortlived
How do you pronounce shortlived?
Say SHORT-livd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtˌlɪvd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtˌlɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortlived?
Shortlived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHORT). Broken into parts: SHORT · livd.
Is shortlived 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 /ˈʃɔːtˌlɪvd/ (SHAWT-livd).