How to pronounce lies
Say it like LYZE. Lies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lies
American and British speakers say lies in essentially the same way: /laɪz/ in the US and /laɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYZE.
What does lies mean?
- plural of lie How to pronounce lie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lie How to pronounce lie
- Great, wonderful“That kebab was lies!”
Words that rhyme with lies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lies.
Questions about saying lies
How do you pronounce lies?
Say LYZE. The American pronunciation is /laɪz/. In British English it is /laɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lies?
Lies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say lies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪz/ and the British form is /laɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.