How do you pronounce "lively"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪvli/ (LEYEVL-ee). In British English: /lˈaɪvli/ (L-eyevl). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪvli/ (LEYEVL-ee). In Australian English: /lˈaɪvlɪ/ (L-eyevl).

Is "lively" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪvli/ (LEYEVL-ee), while in British English it's /lˈaɪvli/ (L-eyevl).

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lively

/ˈlaɪvli/

LEYEVL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

laɪvllive·ily

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