How Do You Spell BLIVEN?
Pronunciation: [blˈɪvən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "bliven" may be confusing to some. It is pronounced as [bliv-uhn] in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is spelt as "bliv" which is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a "v" sound. The second syllable is spelt as "-en" which is pronounced with a short "uh" sound followed by an "n" sound. Despite its unusual spelling, "bliven" is a valid word that means to become, to happen, or to occur.
