How to pronounce lifeblood
Say it like LYFE-bluhd. Lifeblood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- bluhd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifeblood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bluhdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lifeblood
American and British speakers say lifeblood in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-bluhd.
What does lifeblood mean?
- Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.
- That which is required for continued existence or function.“Gasoline is the lifeblood of the modern city.”
Where does lifeblood come from?
From life + blood. Compare English heart-blood (“lifeblood”).
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Questions about saying lifeblood
How do you pronounce lifeblood?
Say LYFE-bluhd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifeblood?
Lifeblood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · bluhd.
Do Americans and Brits say lifeblood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.