How to Pronounce "lifespans"
word
ˈɫaɪfˌspænz
LYFE-spanz
lˈaɪfspænz
LYFE-spanz
Definition
The length of time that a living thing or object lives or operates, from beginning to end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪfˌspænz
British English
lˈaɪfspænz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYFE-spanz
UK
LYFE-spanz
Listen in Context
The lifespans of cats and dogs are usually different.
Scientists study the lifespans of insects.
The lifespans of trees can be very long.
People are always curious about why lifespans vary so much between species.