How to pronounce live
verb To have your home somewhere.
Written sound guide
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Keep it to one syllable
Use the short vowel in sit. Finish with a voiced v, with teeth touching the lower lip.
Notice the change
live or leave?
verb
live
LIVTo have your home somewhere.
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“I live near the station.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say live slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Use the short vowel in sit. Finish with a voiced v, with teeth touching the lower lip. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
