How to Pronounce "live for the moment"
expression
LIV for thuh MOH-muhnt
liv faw THUH MOH-muhnt
Definition
To focus on enjoying the present without worrying about the future or the past; to take advantage of what is happening now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmoʊmənt
British English
lɪv/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈəʊmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV for thuh MOH-muhnt
UK
liv faw THUH MOH-muhnt
Listen in Context
She tries to live for the moment and not worry about tomorrow.
Many young people want to live for the moment.
If you live for the moment, you'll feel happier.
I know we have plans, but let's just live for the moment tonight.