How to pronounce lizard
Say it like LIZ-erd. Lizard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIZ).
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- LIZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lizard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lizard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIZ-ud.
What does lizard mean?
- relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
- a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him
Where does lizard come from?
From Middle English lesarde, lisarde, from Anglo-Norman lusard, from Old French lesard (compare French lézard), from Latin lacertus, which is of obscure origin.
Words that rhyme with lizard
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Questions about saying lizard
How do you pronounce lizard?
Say LIZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lizard?
Lizard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIZ). Broken into parts: LIZ · erd.
Is lizard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪzəd/ (LIZ-ud).