How to Pronounce Life-time

To pronounce "life-time", say LIF-et-im-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

LIF-et-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “life-time”

"life-time" has 4 syllables: lif-et-im-e.

What does life-time mean?

noun

  1. The duration of the life of someone or something.
  2. A long period of time.

    “I've been waiting a lifetime for a train.”

Synonyms

agesdonkey's yearseternityyearsyonkslifespan

Related words

lifetimelifelonglife-styleshelflifelifecyclelife-lore

Frequently asked questions

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

"Life-time" has 4 syllables: lif · et · im · e.

What does "life-time" mean?▾

Life-time: The duration of the life of someone or something.

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