How to pronounce Lebanese
Say it like LEB-uh-neez. Lebanese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEB).
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- LEB
- uh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lebanese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Lebanese
American and British speakers say Lebanese in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛbəˌniz/ in the US and /ˈlɛbəˌniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEB-uh-neez.
What does Lebanese mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Lebanon
- of or relating to or characteristic of Lebanon or its people“Lebanese mountains”
Questions about saying Lebanese
How do you pronounce Lebanese?
Say LEB-uh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛbəˌniz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛbəˌniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lebanese?
Lebanese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEB). Broken into parts: LEB · uh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say Lebanese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛbəˌniz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛbəˌniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.