How to pronounce leones
Say it like lee-OHNZ. Leones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OHNZ).
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- lee
- OHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of leones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lee-OHNZ.
What does leones mean?
- plural of leone How to pronounce leone
Words that rhyme with leones
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Questions about saying leones
How do you pronounce leones?
Say lee-OHNZ. The American pronunciation is /liˈoʊnz/. In British English it is /liˈəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leones?
Leones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OHNZ). Broken into parts: lee · OHNZ.
Is leones pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /liˈəʊnz/ (lee-OHNZ).