How to pronounce Lille
Say it like LEEL. Lille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Lille
American and British speakers say Lille in essentially the same way: /lil/ in the US and /liːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEL.
What does Lille mean?
- The capital of Nord department and the Hauts-de-France region, France.
Where does Lille come from?
From French Lille (see there for more), from Old French l'Isle (“the Island”), ultimately from Latin īnsula (“island”).
Words that rhyme with Lille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lille.
Questions about saying Lille
How do you pronounce Lille?
Say LEEL. The American pronunciation is /lil/. In British English it is /liːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lille?
Lille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say Lille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lil/ and the British form is /liːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.