How to Pronounce "make a living by doing"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪvɪŋ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈduɪŋ
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-BY-DOO-ing
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪvɪŋ/ /bˈaɪ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-BY-DOO-ing
Definition
To earn enough money to support yourself by doing a particular activity or job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪvɪŋ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪvɪŋ/ /bˈaɪ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-BY-DOO-ing
UK
MAYK-uh-LIV-ing-BY-DOO-ing
Listen in Context
She makes a living by doing hair in her home salon.
Many people make a living by doing manual labor.
He makes a living by doing small repairs for neighbors.
I make a living by doing freelance graphic design online.