How to pronounce lieu
Say it like LOO. Lieu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lieu 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lieu
American and British speakers say lieu in essentially the same way: /lu/ in the US and /luː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO.
What does lieu mean?
- A place or stead.
Where does lieu come from?
Borrowed from Middle French lieu, from Old French leu, from Latin locum, accusative of locus (“place”).
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Words that rhyme with lieu
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Words that sound like lieu
Questions about saying lieu
How do you pronounce lieu?
Say LOO. The American pronunciation is /lu/. In British English it is /luː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lieu?
Lieu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say lieu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lu/ and the British form is /luː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lieu?
Lieu sounds the same as loo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.