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How to pronounce:
lives
Phonetic Transcription:
laɪv
Examples:
They bemoaned at the miserable lives they live.
The connubial people seemed they were living the time of their lives.
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Common mistakes of lives pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "lives" with a long "i" sound, like "leave." The correct pronunciation is /lɪvz/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" vowel sound, as in "give."
- Misplaced stress: Some speakers stress the second syllable, saying "li-ves." The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈlɪvz/. Tip: Remember that "lives" is a single-syllable word with no separation.
- Confusion with "live": Learners often confuse "lives" with the verb "live," which is pronounced /lɪv/. The difference is in the final "s" sound in "lives." Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to hear the difference.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some speakers might exaggerate the "s" sound, making it sound like "liv-es." The correct pronunciation ends with a voiced "z" sound /z/. Tip: Try saying "lives" quickly to smooth out the ending sound.
- Dropping the final sound: A common mistake is to drop the final sound, pronouncing it like "live." The full pronunciation is /lɪvz/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "z" sound clearly at the end of the word.