How to pronounce Lehigh
Say it like LEE-hy. Lehigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- hy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lehigh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Lehigh
American and British speakers say Lehigh in essentially the same way: /ˈliˌhaɪ/ in the US and /ˈliːˌhaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-hy.
What does Lehigh mean?
- A river in Pennsylvania, United States.
Where does Lehigh come from?
Variant of Leahy.
Questions about saying Lehigh
How do you pronounce Lehigh?
Say LEE-hy. The American pronunciation is /ˈliˌhaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈliːˌhaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lehigh?
Lehigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · hy.
Do Americans and Brits say Lehigh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliˌhaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈliːˌhaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.