How to Pronounce "spring to life"
expression
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɫaɪf
SPRING tuh LYFE
spɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /lˈaɪf
spring too LYFE
Definition
To suddenly become lively, energetic, or active. Often describes something or someone that was quiet or inactive before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
spɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING tuh LYFE
UK
spring too LYFE
Listen in Context
The old radio suddenly sprang to life when I turned the dial.
The town springs to life every summer during the festival.
The engine sprang to life with a loud noise.
Suddenly, the quiet park sprang to life as families arrived with kids and dogs.