How to pronounce nightlife
Say it like NYTE-lyfe. Nightlife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- lyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightlife pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyfeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nightlife
American and British speakers say nightlife in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-lyfe.
What does nightlife mean?
- Nocturnal activities, especially visiting nightclubs.“Rio de Janeiro boasts the best nightlife in South America.”
Where does nightlife come from?
From night + life.
Questions about saying nightlife
How do you pronounce nightlife?
Say NYTE-lyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightlife?
Nightlife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · lyfe.
Do Americans and Brits say nightlife the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.