How to pronounce liliger
Say it like ly-LY-gher. Liliger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- ly
- LY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liliger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liliger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ly-LY-guh.
What does liliger mean?
- An animal born to a male lion and a ligress (female liger).
Where does liliger come from?
Blend of lion + liger.
Questions about saying liliger
How do you pronounce liliger?
Say ly-LY-gher. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈlaɪɡər/. In British English it is /laɪˈlaɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liliger?
Liliger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: ly · LY · gher.
Is liliger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /laɪˈlaɪɡə/ (ly-LY-guh).