How to pronounce lifelines
Say it like LY-flynz. Lifelines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- flynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifelines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- flynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lifelines
American and British speakers say lifelines in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌflaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪˌflaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-flynz.
What does lifelines mean?
- plural of lifeline How to pronounce lifeline
Questions about saying lifelines
How do you pronounce lifelines?
Say LY-flynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifelines?
Lifelines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · flynz.
Do Americans and Brits say lifelines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.