How to pronounce lifespan
Say it like LYFE-span. Lifespan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- span
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifespan 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.
- spanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lifespan
American and British speakers say lifespan in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-span.
What does lifespan mean?
- The length of time for which an organism lives.“Some clams have lifespans far longer than those of human beings.”
- The length of time for which something exists or is current, valid, or usable.
Where does lifespan come from?
From life + span.
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Questions about saying lifespan
How do you pronounce lifespan?
Say LYFE-span. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifespan?
Lifespan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · span.
Do Americans and Brits say lifespan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.