How to Pronounce Midlife

To pronounce "midlife", say MIDL-if-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

MIDL-if-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “midlife”

"midlife" has 3 syllables: midl-if-e. It rhymes with strife and rife, if that helps it stick.

What does midlife mean?

noun

  1. The middle period of one's life.

adjective

  1. Occurring in the middle point of one's life, usually considered about 45.

Words that rhyme with midlife

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

striferifelifeknifewifeafterlifealewifeco-wife

Related words

lockdownquarantinemid-agedmidcareermidcenturymidteenmidcyclemidchildhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "midlife"?▾

"Midlife" has 3 syllables: midl · if · e.

What does "midlife" mean?▾

Midlife: The middle period of one's life.

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