How to pronounce lifers
Say it like LY-ferz. Lifers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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US American/ˈlaɪfɚz/LY-ferz
UK British/ˈlaɪfəz/LY-fuz
- LY
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifers 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lifers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-fuz.
What does lifers mean?
noun
- plural of lifer How to pronounce lifer
Questions about saying lifers
How do you pronounce lifers?
Say LY-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifers?
Lifers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ferz.
Is lifers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlaɪfəz/ (LY-fuz).