How to pronounce lemur
Say it like LEE-mer. Lemur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemur 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lemur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-muh.
What does lemur mean?
- Any strepsirrhine primate of the superfamily Lemuroidea, native only to Madagascar and some surrounding islands.
- Any of the genus Lemur, represented by the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).
Where does lemur come from?
From Latin lemurēs (“spirits of the dead”).
Words that rhyme with lemur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lemur.
Questions about saying lemur
How do you pronounce lemur?
Say LEE-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈlimɚ/. In British English it is /ˈliːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemur?
Lemur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · mer.
Is lemur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈliːmə/ (LEE-muh).