How to pronounce lifehack
Say it like LYFE-hak. Lifehack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lifehack. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LYFE
- hak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifehack 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.
- hakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lifehack
American and British speakers say lifehack in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-hak.
What does lifehack mean?
- Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one's life and makes it easier to manage, or more convenient.
- The sharing or communication of such a technique: synonym of life pro tip (but see usage note).
Where does lifehack come from?
From life + hack. Apparently based upon a comparison between real life and the digital sphere (and, perhaps, video games).
Questions about saying lifehack
How do you pronounce lifehack?
Say LYFE-hak. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifehack?
Lifehack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · hak.
Do Americans and Brits say lifehack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌhæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.