How to Pronounce Wildlife

To pronounce "wildlife", say WILDL-if-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wildlife”

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

What does wildlife mean?

noun

  1. Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:
  2. Members of a college fraternity

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Words that rhyme with wildlife

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striferifelifeknifewifeafterlifealewifeco-wife

Related words

faunaanimalflorabiotahabitatspecieswildcatlivestock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wildlife"?▾

"Wildlife" has 3 syllables: wildl · if · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wildlife"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wildlife" is /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/.

What does "wildlife" mean?▾

Wildlife: Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

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