How to pronounce lifesavers
Say it like LYFE-say-verz. Lifesavers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- say
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifesavers 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.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lifesavers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LYFE-say-vuz.
What does lifesavers mean?
- plural of lifesaver How to pronounce lifesaver
Questions about saying lifesavers
How do you pronounce lifesavers?
Say LYFE-say-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifesavers?
Lifesavers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · say · verz.
Is lifesavers 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 /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəz/ (LYFE-say-vuz).