How to Pronounce Life-saving

To pronounce "life-saving", say LIF-es-av-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LIF-es-av-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “life-saving”

"life-saving" has 4 syllables: lif-es-av-ing.

What does life-saving mean?

adjective

  1. Preserving life; preventing death.

Related words

lifesavingrescuingrescuesavingsafeguardbailoutsubsistencesurvivorship

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How many syllables are in "life-saving"?▾

"Life-saving" has 4 syllables: lif · es · av · ing.

What does "life-saving" mean?▾

Life-saving: Preserving life; preventing death.

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