How to pronounce Lions
Say it like LY-unz. Lions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Lions. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LY
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lions
American and British speakers say Lions in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪənz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-unz.
What does Lions mean?
- plural of lion How to pronounce lion
Words that sound like Lions
- lion's
Questions about saying Lions
How do you pronounce Lions?
Say LY-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪənz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lions?
Lions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say Lions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪənz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Lions?
Lions sounds the same as lion's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.