How to pronounce liliate
Say it like LIL-ee-ut. Liliate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL).
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- LIL
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liliate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LILSay 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liliate
American and British speakers say liliate in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪliət/ in the US and /ˈlɪliət/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIL-ee-ut.
What does liliate mean?
- Pertaining to Liliopsida.
- Like a lily.
- A flowering plant belonging to the class Liliopsida.
Questions about saying liliate
How do you pronounce liliate?
Say LIL-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪliət/. In British English it is /ˈlɪliət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liliate?
Liliate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL). Broken into parts: LIL · ee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say liliate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪliət/ and the British form is /ˈlɪliət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.