How do native speakers pronounce "live" in English?

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How to pronounce“live”in English

IPA/ˈlɪv/

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Definitions of “live”

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verb

To be alive; to have life.

“He's not expected to live for more than a few months.”

verb

To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.

“I live at 2a Acacia Avenue. At that time I'd been living in a camper for about six months.”

Synonyms:range

adjective

Having life; that is alive.

“The post office will not ship live animals.”

Synonyms:living

adjective

Being in existence; actual.

“He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.”

Synonyms:real

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