To pronounce "life-or-death", say LIF-eord-eath — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIF-eord-eath
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"life-or-death" has 3 syllables: lif-eord-eath.
adjective
“Good camoflouge is life or death for many animals in the wild.”
“Ascending Mount Everest can be life or death for an inexperienced climber.”
"Life-or-death" has 3 syllables: lif · eord · eath.
Life-or-death: Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism.
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