How to pronounce lierne
Say it like lee-URN. Lierne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URN).
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- lee
- URN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lierne 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.
- URNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of lierne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lee-URN.
What does lierne mean?
- A cross-shaped rib of an ogival vault.
Where does lierne come from?
Borrowed from French lierne.
Words that rhyme with lierne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lierne.
Questions about saying lierne
How do you pronounce lierne?
Say lee-URN. The American pronunciation is /liˈɝn/. In British English it is /liˈɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lierne?
Lierne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URN). Broken into parts: lee · URN.
Is lierne 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 /liˈɜːn/ (lee-URN).