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How to pronounce alive
Say it like this: /əˈlaɪv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/əˈlaɪv/
British
What does alive mean?
adjHaving life; living; not dead.
“As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.”
In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.
“to keep the fire alive”
Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
“First a solitary blackbird started up, and soon the whole forest was alive with birdsong.”
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