How to Pronounce "mark for life"
expression
ˈmɑɹk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫaɪf
MARK fer LYFE
mˈɑːk/ /fˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
MAHK fuh LYFE
Definition
To cause a strong emotional or psychological effect on someone that lasts for their entire life, usually because of a significant or traumatic experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑɹk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
mˈɑːk/ /fˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MARK fer LYFE
UK
MAHK fuh LYFE
Listen in Context
That accident marked him for life.
The war marked many people for life.
Bullying can mark someone for life.
Losing his parents so young really marked him for life.