How to Pronounce Real-life

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

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Letters

REALL-if-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “real-life”

"real-life" has 3 syllables: reall-if-e.

What does real-life mean?

adjective

  1. As happens in real life; not fictional or theoretical; actual as opposed to believed or assumed.

Related words

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

"Real-life" has 3 syllables: reall · if · e.

What does "real-life" mean?▾

Real-life: As happens in real life; not fictional or theoretical; actual as opposed to believed or assumed.

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