How to pronounce lizards
Say it like LIZ-erdz. Lizards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIZ).
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US American/ˈlɪzɚdz/LIZ-erdz
UK British/ˈlɪzədz/LIZ-udz
- LIZ
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lizards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lizards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIZ-udz.
What does lizards mean?
noun
- plural of lizard How to pronounce lizard
Questions about saying lizards
How do you pronounce lizards?
Say LIZ-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪzɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪzədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lizards?
Lizards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIZ). Broken into parts: LIZ · erdz.
Is lizards 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 /ˈlɪzədz/ (LIZ-udz).