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How to pronounce lizardman

Say it like LIZ-erd-man. Lizardman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIZ).

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US American/ˈlɪzɚdmæn/LIZ-erd-man
UK British/ˈlɪzədmæn/LIZ-ud-man
  • LIZ
  • erd
  • man
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lizardman pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of lizardman

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: LIZ-ud-man.

What does lizardman mean?

noun
  1. An intelligent human-like reptile who walks on hind legs and speaks and dresses similar to humans.

Where does lizardman come from?

From lizard + man.

Questions about saying lizardman

How do you pronounce lizardman?

Say LIZ-erd-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪzɚdmæn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪzədmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lizardman?

Lizardman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIZ). Broken into parts: LIZ · erd · man.

Is lizardman 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 /ˈlɪzədmæn/ (LIZ-ud-man).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).