To pronounce "lifer", say LIF-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lifer
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LIF-er
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"lifer" has 2 syllables: lif-er. It rhymes with cipher and decipher, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: leifer — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lifer" has 2 syllables: lif · er.
Lifer: A prisoner sentenced to life in prison.
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