How to Pronounce "save your life"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf
SAYV-yer-LYFE
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
SAYV-yaw-LYFE
Definition
To prevent you from dying; to keep you alive in a dangerous or life-threatening situation. Sometimes used exaggeratively to mean something is very useful or extremely important to you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV-yer-LYFE
UK
SAYV-yaw-LYFE
Listen in Context
Wearing a seatbelt can save your life.
Call 911 immediately if you need someone to save your life.
Doctors work hard every day to save your life.
That quick thinking might just save your life one day.