How to pronounce lewis
Say it like LOO-is. Lewis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lewis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOO
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lewis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lewis
American and British speakers say lewis in essentially the same way: /ˈluɪs/ in the US and /ˈluːɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-is.
What does lewis mean?
- A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry.
- The son of a Freemason, envisaged as assisting his father in heavy work or in old age.
- A kind of shears used in cropping woollen cloth.
Where does lewis come from?
From Middle English lewis, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying lewis
How do you pronounce lewis?
Say LOO-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈluɪs/. In British English it is /ˈluːɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lewis?
Lewis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · is.
Do Americans and Brits say lewis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluɪs/ and the British form is /ˈluːɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.