How to pronounce lila
Say it like LEE-luh. Lila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lila pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lila
American and British speakers say lila in essentially the same way: /ˈlilə/ in the US and /ˈliːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-luh.
What does lila mean?
- The play of god’s spirit manifested in the universe; divine play, creative spiritual energy.
Words that rhyme with lila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lila.
Questions about saying lila
How do you pronounce lila?
Say LEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlilə/. In British English it is /ˈliːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lila?
Lila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say lila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlilə/ and the British form is /ˈliːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.