How to pronounce lispy
Say it like LIS-pee. Lispy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
- LIS
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lispy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lispy
American and British speakers say lispy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪspi/ in the US and /ˈlɪspi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS-pee.
What does lispy mean?
- Tending to lisp when speaking.
Where does lispy come from?
From lisp + -y.
Words that rhyme with lispy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lispy.
Questions about saying lispy
How do you pronounce lispy?
Say LIS-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪspi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪspi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lispy?
Lispy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say lispy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪspi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪspi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.