How to pronounce lilacs
Say it like LY-laks. Lilacs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- laks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilacs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- laksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lilacs
American and British speakers say lilacs in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌlæks/ in the US and /ˈlaɪˌlæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-laks.
What does lilacs mean?
- plural of lilac How to pronounce lilac
Questions about saying lilacs
How do you pronounce lilacs?
Say LY-laks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌlæks/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪˌlæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilacs?
Lilacs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · laks.
Do Americans and Brits say lilacs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌlæks/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪˌlæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.