How to pronounce lily
Say it like LIL-ee. Lily has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL).
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- LIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lily 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lily
American and British speakers say lily in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪli/ in the US and /ˈlɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIL-ee.
What does lily mean?
- any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
Words that rhyme with lily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lily.
Questions about saying lily
How do you pronounce lily?
Say LIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪli/. In British English it is /ˈlɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lily?
Lily has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL). Broken into parts: LIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪli/ and the British form is /ˈlɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.