How to pronounce unlive
Say it like un-LYVE. Unlive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYVE).
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- un
- LYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- LYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unlive
American and British speakers say unlive in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈlaɪv/ in the US and /ʌnˈlaɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LYVE.
What does unlive mean?
- To bereave or deprive of life; make unalive.
- To undo having lived (a period of time) (for example, by living it in reverse), so that it ceases to have happened.“I wish I could unlive the last ten years.”
Where does unlive come from?
From un- + live, as in alive.
Words that rhyme with unlive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unlive.
Questions about saying unlive
How do you pronounce unlive?
Say un-LYVE. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlaɪv/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlive?
Unlive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYVE). Broken into parts: un · LYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say unlive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈlaɪv/ and the British form is /ʌnˈlaɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.