How to Pronounce "live to do"
expression
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
LYV to DOO, LIV to DOO, LYV tuh DOO, LIV tuh DOO, LYV ti DOO, LIV ti DOO
lɪv/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
LIV too DOO
Definition
To have something as your main purpose or passion in life; to feel your life is meaningful because of one particular activity or goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
lɪv/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYV to DOO, LIV to DOO, LYV tuh DOO, LIV tuh DOO, LYV ti DOO, LIV ti DOO
UK
LIV too DOO
Listen in Context
She lives to help people in need.
Some people live to eat, others eat to live.
He lives to play football every day.
I live to travel and see new places—it's what makes me happy.