How to pronounce lichens
Say it like LY-kunz. Lichens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lichens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lichens
American and British speakers say lichens in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪkənz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-kunz.
What does lichens mean?
- plural of lichen How to pronounce lichen
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lichen How to pronounce lichen
Questions about saying lichens
How do you pronounce lichens?
Say LY-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkənz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lichens?
Lichens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say lichens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪkənz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.