How to Pronounce "live in hope of"
expression
LIV in HOHP uhv
liv in HOHP ov
Definition
To continue to feel positive or expect that something good will happen, even when it is uncertain or unlikely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈəv
British English
lɪv/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈəʊp/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV in HOHP uhv
UK
liv in HOHP ov
Listen in Context
We live in hope of seeing her again.
Many students live in hope of getting good jobs after graduation.
She lives in hope of hearing from her brother soon.
I still live in hope of winning the lottery one day, even though I rarely buy tickets.