How to pronounce lorelei
Say it like LOR-ih-ly. Lorelei has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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US American/ˈlɔrɪˌlaɪ/LOR-ih-ly
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- LOR
- ih
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorelei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does lorelei mean?
noun
- A siren; a temptress.
Where does lorelei come from?
From the Lorelei rock on the Rhine, which was haunted by one of these creatures according to German legend.
Questions about saying lorelei
How do you pronounce lorelei?
Say LOR-ih-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrɪˌlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lorelei?
Lorelei has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · ih · ly.