How to Pronounce "life of its own"
expression
LYFE-uv-its-OWN
LYFE-ov-its-OHN
Definition
If something has a 'life of its own,' it seems to act or grow independently, as if it controls itself instead of being controlled by people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪf/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈoʊn
British English
lˈaɪf/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYFE-uv-its-OWN
UK
LYFE-ov-its-OHN
Listen in Context
This rumor took on a life of its own and spread quickly.
The project has a life of its own now, and everyone is working independently.
Sometimes, a trend on social media gets a life of its own.
My garden has a life of its own—sometimes I think it's trying to take over the yard!