How to pronounce lilo
Say it like LY-loh. Lilo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilo 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lilo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LY-loh.
What does lilo mean?
- An inflatable air mattress.
Where does lilo come from?
From the name of the company which made rubberised canvas air-mattresses from the 1940s to the 1970s under the trademark name "Li-Lo" (a sensational spelling of lie low).
Words that rhyme with lilo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lilo.
Questions about saying lilo
How do you pronounce lilo?
Say LY-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilo?
Lilo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · loh.
Is lilo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlaɪləʊ/ (LY-loh).