To pronounce "lifelong", say LIF-el-ong — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"lifelong" has 3 syllables: lif-el-ong. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“They were lifelong friends; they met in elementary school and ended their lives in the same rest home.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lifelong" has 3 syllables: lif · el · ong.
Lifelong: Extending for the entire duration of life.
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