How to pronounce lifesaving
Say it like LYFE-say-ving. Lifesaving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- say
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifesaving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lifesaving
American and British speakers say lifesaving in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-say-ving.
What does lifesaving mean?
- Alternative form of life-saving.“The lifesaving surgery is expensive, but so is a funeral.”
- The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.“I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception.”
Where does lifesaving come from?
From life + saving.
Questions about saying lifesaving
How do you pronounce lifesaving?
Say LYFE-say-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifesaving?
Lifesaving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · say · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say lifesaving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.