How to pronounce lemurs
Say it like LEE-merz. Lemurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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US American/ˈlimɚz/LEE-merz
UK British/ˈliːməz/LEE-muz
- LEE
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemurs 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lemurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-muz.
What does lemurs mean?
noun
- plural of lemur How to pronounce lemur
Questions about saying lemurs
How do you pronounce lemurs?
Say LEE-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlimɚz/. In British English it is /ˈliːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemurs?
Lemurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · merz.
Is lemurs 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 /ˈliːməz/ (LEE-muz).