How to pronounce Lebanon
Say it like LEB-uh-nun. Lebanon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEB).
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- LEB
- uh
- nun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lebanon 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.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lebanon
American and British speakers say Lebanon in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛbənən/ in the US and /ˈlɛbənən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEB-uh-nun.
What does Lebanon mean?
- A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Lebanese Republic. Capital: Beirut. Also (especially formerly) known as "the Lebanon".
- A mountain range in the country of Lebanon, West Asia; in full, Mount Lebanon.
Questions about saying Lebanon
How do you pronounce Lebanon?
Say LEB-uh-nun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛbənən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛbənən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lebanon?
Lebanon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEB). Broken into parts: LEB · uh · nun.
Do Americans and Brits say Lebanon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛbənən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛbənən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.