How to Pronounce "come to life"
expression
KUHM tuh LYF
KUM too LYFE
Definition
To become alive or lively; also used when something becomes animated, energetic, or exciting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh LYF
UK
KUM too LYFE
Listen in Context
The garden seemed to come to life in the spring.
The story really comes to life with good illustrations.
When the music started, the party came to life.
The old town comes to life during the festival.