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It's a short sound... like the 'i' in the words big, twig, and fin.

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The word "live" has a long "i" sound (i.e., "liev") when it means to be alive or to reside in a place. However, it has a short "i" sound (i.e., "liv") when it means to broadcast or present something in real time.

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