How to pronounce lorries
Say it like LOR-eez. Lorries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorries 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lorries
American and British speakers say lorries in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔriz/ in the US and /ˈlɒriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOR-eez.
What does lorries mean?
- plural of lorry How to pronounce lorry
- plural of lorrie
Questions about saying lorries
How do you pronounce lorries?
Say LOR-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔriz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lorries?
Lorries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say lorries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔriz/ and the British form is /ˈlɒriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.