How Many Syllables Are in "Lived"?

lived has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

lived

Word
lived
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/lɪvd/
Part of speech
verb

Definition

Past tense of live.

Example sentence

They lived by the sea for years.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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