How to Pronounce "such is life"
expression
SUCH-iz-LYFE
SUCH-iz-LYFE
Definition
A phrase used to express acceptance of a difficult, disappointing, or unchangeable situation, meaning that sometimes bad or unexpected things just happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsətʃ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
sˈʌtʃ/ /ˈɪz/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUCH-iz-LYFE
UK
SUCH-iz-LYFE
Listen in Context
We missed the bus, but such is life.
I failed my test—such is life sometimes.
It rained on our picnic; such is life!
Didn't get the promotion? Well, such is life.