How to Pronounce "live a lie"
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪ
LIV uh LIE
lɪv/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪ
LIV uh LIE
Definition
To pretend that something false is true in your life, especially for a long time, sometimes to avoid facing reality or to hide the truth from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪ
British English
lɪv/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV uh LIE
UK
LIV uh LIE
Listen in Context
He lives a lie because he hides who he really is.
I don't want to live a lie anymore.
Sometimes people live a lie to protect their families.
It was exhausting to live a lie for so many years.