American English pronunciation

How to pronounce wife

IPA transcription: ['waɪf]

Hear “wife” pronounced

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['waɪf]

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Noun

Usage examples

  • Rothko's wife Mary Alice died of a stroke six months after her husband's demise.
  • I want you to be my wife.
  • She was also known for being the third wife of actor Cary Grant.
  • He is also cheating on his wife with a much younger mistress, Nancy Hayes.
  • Smith first met his wife, Millie, at a charity tennis tournament in Detroit.
  • My wife pointed out to me the brightness of the red, green, and yellow signal lights.
  • He currently lives in Swindon with his wife and two daughters.
  • I want you to be my wife.
  • Fullington has also another son with his second wife.
  • His second wife was author Marion Winik, with whom he has a daughter, Jane.