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