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How Many Syllables In Live?

1syllable

Live has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

live

/lɪv/ UK   /lɪv/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/lɪv/

Division By Letters

live

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Live

SORPCClVɪCv

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1lɪvCVCclosed

Pronunciations

FormUKUSSyllables
Verb/lɪv//lɪv/1
Adjective, adverb/laɪv//laɪv/1
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in live?
Live has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /lɪv/.
What is the syllable structure of live?
Live has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

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