How to pronounce lifespans
Say it like LYFE-spanz. Lifespans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- spanz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifespans 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.
- spanzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lifespans
American and British speakers say lifespans in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌspænz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌspænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-spanz.
What does lifespans mean?
- plural of lifespan How to pronounce lifespan
Questions about saying lifespans
How do you pronounce lifespans?
Say LYFE-spanz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌspænz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌspænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifespans?
Lifespans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · spanz.
Do Americans and Brits say lifespans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌspænz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌspænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.