How to Pronounce "life and soul of the party"
expression
LYFE and SOHL uhv thuh PAR-tee
LYFE and SOLE uhv thuh PAH-tee
Definition
A person who is very lively, fun, and makes an event enjoyable or exciting for everyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪf/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsoʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɑɹti
British English
lˈaɪf/ /ˈænd/ /sˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYFE and SOHL uhv thuh PAR-tee
UK
LYFE and SOLE uhv thuh PAH-tee
Listen in Context
Tom is always the life and soul of the party.
Everyone loves it when Mary is the life and soul of the party.
He was the life and soul of the party last night.
No wonder the party was so much fun — with Jake there, you've got the life and soul of the party.