How to Pronounce "a milestone in your life"

expression

uh MILE-stohn in your LIFE

Definition

A very important event, achievement, or stage that marks a significant change or progress in your life, such as graduating, getting married, or starting a new job.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪɫˌstoʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf

British English

æɪ/ /mˈaɪlstəʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf

Simplified Pronunciation

uh MILE-stohn in your LIFE

Listen in Context

Graduating from university was a milestone in your life.

Getting your first job can be a milestone in your life.

Marriage is often considered a milestone in your life.

Moving abroad for the first time was truly a milestone in your life.