How to Pronounce "for life"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫaɪf
for-LYFE or fur-LYFE
fˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
for-LYFE
Definition
'For life' means for the entire length of a person's lifetime, or lasting forever. It often describes promises, jobs, or relationships that last until someone dies or never end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
fˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-LYFE or fur-LYFE
UK
for-LYFE
Listen in Context
They have been best friends for life.
He was banned for life from entering the stadium.
This membership is valid for life.
She said she'd love him for life, no matter what happened.