How to Pronounce "livelong"
word
ˈlɪvˌlɔŋ
LIV-lawng
lˈaɪvlɒŋ
lyv-LONG
Definition
An old-fashioned word meaning 'whole' or 'entire', mainly used in set phrases like 'the livelong day' for emphasis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈlɪvˌlɔŋ
British English
lˈaɪvlɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV-lawng
UK
lyv-LONG
Listen in Context
He worked livelong hours in the field.
She sang all the livelong day.
We waited the livelong night for their return.
They played in the garden for the livelong afternoon.