How to Pronounce "live off"
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈɔf
LIV-awf or LYV-awf
lɪv/ /ˈɒf
LIV-of
Definition
To support yourself by getting money, food, or other things from a particular source, such as your parents, savings, or the land.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈɔf
British English
lɪv/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV-awf or LYV-awf
UK
LIV-of
Listen in Context
Many students live off their parents while studying at university.
Some animals live off insects in the wild.
After losing his job, he had to live off his savings.
It's tough to live off minimum wage in an expensive city.