American English

How to pronounce lifelong

adjectiveB2
LAIFLAWNG

/ˈlaɪfˈlɔŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Continuing or lasting all through a person's life.

What to listen for

Lifelong is usually pronounced /ˈlaɪfˌlɔŋ/, with the main stress on the first part. Some American speakers use /ˈlaɪfˌlɑŋ/ for the second vowel; this is also a correct pronunciation.

Common pronunciation/ˈlaɪfˌlɔŋ/
Common alternate/ˈlaɪfˌlɑŋ/
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Meanings & examples

adjective

Continuing or lasting all through a person's life.

They have been lifelong friends.

She has a lifelong love of music.

Common phrases & grammar

lifelong friend · lifelong learning · lifelong commitment · lifelong dream

a lifelong + noun

lifelong + noun