How to Pronounce Shelflife

To pronounce "shelflife", say SHELFL-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

SHELFL-if-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “shelflife”

"shelflife" has 3 syllables: shelfl-if-e.

What does shelflife mean?

noun

  1. The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.
  2. The maximum time a packaged material can be stored under specific conditions and still meet the performance requirements specified.

Synonyms

storage life

Related words

life-timelife-stylehalflifelifecycleafter-taste

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shelflife"?▾

"Shelflife" has 3 syllables: shelfl · if · e.

What does "shelflife" mean?▾

Shelflife: The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.

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