How to Pronounce "livelihoods"
word
ˈɫaɪvɫiˌhʊdz
LY-vlee-hoodz
lˈaɪvlihˌʊdz
LYV-lee-hoodz
Definition
Ways of earning money or supporting oneself, especially to provide for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪvɫiˌhʊdz
British English
lˈaɪvlihˌʊdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LY-vlee-hoodz
UK
LYV-lee-hoodz
Listen in Context
Many farmers depend on their livelihoods to feed their families.
Storms often threaten the livelihoods of fishermen.
Tourism provides livelihoods for many local people.
When the factory closed, hundreds lost their livelihoods overnight.