How to pronounce lied
Say it like LYDE. Lied is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lied
American and British speakers say lied in essentially the same way: /laɪd/ in the US and /laɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYDE.
What does lied mean?
- a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
Where does lied come from?
Borrowed from German Lied (“song”).
Words that rhyme with lied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lied.
Questions about saying lied
How do you pronounce lied?
Say LYDE. The American pronunciation is /laɪd/. In British English it is /laɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lied?
Lied is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say lied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪd/ and the British form is /laɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.