How to pronounce ligiid
Say it like LIJ-ee-id. Ligiid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIJ).
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- LIJ
- ee
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligiid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ligiid
American and British speakers say ligiid in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪdʒiɪd/ in the US and /ˈlɪdʒiɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIJ-ee-id.
What does ligiid mean?
- Any member of the family Ligiidae of woodlice.
Questions about saying ligiid
How do you pronounce ligiid?
Say LIJ-ee-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪdʒiɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪdʒiɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligiid?
Ligiid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIJ). Broken into parts: LIJ · ee · id.
Do Americans and Brits say ligiid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪdʒiɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪdʒiɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.