How to Pronounce "between life and death"
expression
bit-WEEN LYFE and DETH
bit-WEEN LYFE and DETH
Definition
Used to describe a situation where someone or something is in great danger and could die, but survival is also possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin/ /ˈɫaɪf/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɛθ
British English
bɪtwˈiːn/ /lˈaɪf/ /ˈænd/ /dˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bit-WEEN LYFE and DETH
UK
bit-WEEN LYFE and DETH
Listen in Context
After the accident, he was between life and death for several days.
The doctors fought hard to save the boy between life and death.
She was between life and death after the surgery.
For hours, the team worked nonstop while the patient hung between life and death.