To pronounce "life-span", say LIF-esp-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIF-esp-an
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"life-span" has 3 syllables: lif-esp-an.
"Life-span" has 3 syllables: lif · esp · an.
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