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How to pronounce lifestyle

nounB1Common word
LAIFstail

/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The way a person or group lives, including their daily habits, activities, and choices.

What to listen for

In “lifestyle,” stress the first part and give the second part lighter emphasis: /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪɫ/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The way a person or group lives, including their daily habits, activities, and choices.

She wants a healthier lifestyle.

Their rural lifestyle is very different from mine.

Common phrases & grammar

healthy lifestyle · active lifestyle · busy lifestyle · lifestyle changes

a/an + adjective + lifestyle

someone's + lifestyle

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