How to pronounce lis
Say it like LIS. Lis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lis
American and British speakers say lis in essentially the same way: /lɪs/ in the US and /lɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS.
What does lis mean?
Where does lis come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lis (“quarrel, lawsuit”).
Words that rhyme with lis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lis.
Questions about saying lis
How do you pronounce lis?
Say LIS. The American pronunciation is /lɪs/. In British English it is /lɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lis?
Lis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIS.
Do Americans and Brits say lis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪs/ and the British form is /lɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.