How to pronounce lilies
Say it like LIL-eez. Lilies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL).
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- LIL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lilies
American and British speakers say lilies in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪliz/ in the US and /ˈlɪliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIL-eez.
What does lilies mean?
- plural of lily How to pronounce lily
Questions about saying lilies
How do you pronounce lilies?
Say LIL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪliz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilies?
Lilies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL). Broken into parts: LIL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say lilies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪliz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.