How to Pronounce "lifeboat"
word
/ˈɫaɪfˌboʊt/
LYF-boht
/lˈaɪfbəʊt/
LYF-boht
Definition
A small, strong boat kept on a ship for use in emergencies to save people if the ship is in danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫaɪfˌboʊt/
British English
/lˈaɪfbəʊt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYF-boht
UK
LYF-boht
Listen in Context
We practiced getting into the lifeboat during the safety drill.
The ship has enough lifeboats for everyone on board.
If there is an emergency, we must go to the lifeboat stations.
The crew launched the lifeboat quickly when they saw the ship was sinking.