How to Pronounce "make a living from"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪvɪŋ/ /ˈfɹəm
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-frum
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪvɪŋ/ /fɹˈɒm
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-from
Definition
To earn enough money to support yourself by doing a particular job, activity, or business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪvɪŋ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪvɪŋ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-frum
UK
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-from
Listen in Context
She makes a living from teaching English online.
Many people make a living from farming in this region.
Can you make a living from music?
It's not easy to make a living from art these days.