lively

/ˈlaɪvli/

Syllables live·ly

Stress LIVE-ly

Phonics Breakdown

live

/laɪv/

long i (i_e)

ly

/li/

ly adverb

Meaning

full of energy and enthusiasm

Sound Reference

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i_e=/aɪ/(five) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

She has a lively personality.