life
LAIF
laif
/ˈlaɪf/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “life” is spelled “laif”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ai | f |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /aɪ/ | /f/ |
English writes “life” with
4 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“laif” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “life”
wifeknifehousewifewildlifestrifeafterlifefifemidlifemidwifenightlife
“life” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “life”?
“life” is pronounced LAIF — IPA /ˈlaɪf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “laif”.
How many syllables are in “life”?
“life” has 1 syllable: LAIF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).