How to pronounce lionheart
Say it like LY-un-hart. Lionheart has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- un
- hart
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lionheart 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hartGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lionheart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-un-haht.
What does lionheart mean?
- A brave, heroic person.
Where does lionheart come from?
From lion + heart, perhaps from Richard the Lionheart.
Questions about saying lionheart
How do you pronounce lionheart?
Say LY-un-hart. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪənˌhɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪənˌhɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lionheart?
Lionheart has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · un · hart.
Is lionheart 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 /ˈlaɪənˌhɑːt/ (LY-un-haht).