How to pronounce lisps
Say it like LISPS. Lisps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LISPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lisps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lisps
American and British speakers say lisps in essentially the same way: /lɪsps/ in the US and /lɪsps/ in the UK.
British respelling: LISPS.
What does lisps mean?
- plural of lisp How to pronounce lisp
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lisp How to pronounce lisp
Questions about saying lisps
How do you pronounce lisps?
Say LISPS. The American pronunciation is /lɪsps/. In British English it is /lɪsps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lisps?
Lisps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LISPS.
Do Americans and Brits say lisps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪsps/ and the British form is /lɪsps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.