How to pronounce lemon
Say it like LEM-un. Lemon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lemon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LEM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lemon
American and British speakers say lemon in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛmən/ in the US and /ˈlɛmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEM-un.
What does lemon mean?
- yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
- a strong yellow color
- a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit
Where does lemon come from?
The fandom sense is named after the erotic anime series Cream Lemon.
Questions about saying lemon
How do you pronounce lemon?
Say LEM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemon?
Lemon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM). Broken into parts: LEM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say lemon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛmən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.