Como Pronunciar "lifer"
word
ˈɫaɪfɝ
LYE-fer
lˈaɪfɐ
LYE-fuh
Definição
A 'lifer' is a person who is serving a life sentence in prison. It can also mean someone who has spent their entire career or life in a particular job, organization, or field.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫaɪfɝ
Inglês Britânico
lˈaɪfɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LYE-fer
UK
LYE-fuh
Ouça em Contexto
He became a lifer after being convicted of murder.
My uncle was a military lifer for over 30 years.
The prison has many lifers serving long sentences.
He's what you'd call a company lifer – he's been here since the beginning.