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How to pronounce life in English

Life
/laɪf/

Examples from movies with Life

We are gonna put you in a four-by-six cell for the rest of your life.
American Made - A Cadillac for Your Troubles Scene
...that I have made a big mistake in my life.
Blockers - Dad, I'm a Lesbian
I know you think I ruined his life, that I ruined your life,
The Skeleton Twins - He Was Your English Teacher
sent here to ruin my evening and possibly my entire life? - Why are you
Phantom Thread - Back to Where You Came From
- "I don't..." - If it's my life that you're describing,
Phantom Thread - Back to Where You Came From
Is it worth risking your life over $10, two credit cards, a hairbrush, and lipstick?
Superman - Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
You do realize it's not appropriate for me to discuss my personal life with you.
Carrie Pilby - An Honest Therapist
It's this beautiful, choreographed cycle of life.
The Fourth Phase - Hydrology and Sports
You're not old enough for a mid-life crisis, mate.
Us and Them - Danny's Plan
You believe there is a mystical undertow in life.
Girl, Interrupted - Ambivalent
If you embrace them, will you commit yourself to hospital for life?
Girl, Interrupted - Ambivalent
to save a man's life. - Yes, I-I know.
Ever After - Henry Proposes
Hardly likely to affect the life of anyone so powerful.
Murder by Decree - The Story of Annie Crook
You couldn't spell "difficulty" if your life depended on it.
Matilda - It's a Newt Scene
I cannot, for the life of me, understand why small children
Matilda - It's a Newt Scene
Bobby spent his whole life trying to make you proud.
Footloose - Not Even a Virgin
On my honour, I am obliged to accompany you until I have saved your life
Shrek 2 - Puss in Boots
but hanging up my sword was the best decision of my life.
Shrek Forever After - Puss Let Himself Go
You know what? I'm glad Elliot's out of my life.
Open Season 2 - S'mores
...I bet Elliot's singing a new tune and having the time of his life.
Open Season 2 - S'mores
My life flashed before my eyes, and then the unspeakable...
Open Season 2 - Vicious Wild Animals
making jokes when my life is being controlled by this magic tree!
A Thousand Words - Baby Back Ribs
I've waited for someone like you my whole life.
Anomalisa - Did I Do Something Wrong?

Audio pronunciation of Life

American pronunciation

Life pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Life pronounced by Joanna (female)
Life pronounced by Kendra (female)
Life pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Life pronounced by Salli (female)
Life pronounced by Joey (male)
Life pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Life pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Life pronounced by Amy (female)
Life pronounced by Emma (female)
Life pronounced by Brian (male)