How to Pronounce "make a life for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK-uh-LYFE-fer
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪf/ /fˈɔː
MAYK-uh-LYFE-faw
Definition
To build or establish a new, stable, and meaningful way of living for oneself (or someone else), often in a new place or after a big change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪf/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-LYFE-fer
UK
MAYK-uh-LYFE-faw
Listen in Context
She moved to Canada to make a life for her children.
Many people travel far to make a life for themselves.
He left his home to make a life for himself in the city.
After the divorce, she had to make a life for herself from scratch.