how to pronounce lifeblood
/ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/
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lifeblood is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of lifeblood in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… just what a lifeblood restaurants are …”
meanings of lifeblood
noun:
- That which is required for continued existence or function.
- Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.
lifeblood frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word lifeblood occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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