"LIV ABT" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /lɪv ˈæbt/. The first syllable "LIV" is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a "v" sound. The second syllable "ABT" is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a "b" sound and a final "t" sound. This spelling is commonly used as an abbreviation for "live about", indicating an approximate time or location rather than a specific one. It is commonly used in genealogy research or historical documents.