How to pronounce lory
Say it like LOR-ee. Lory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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US American/ˈlɔri/LOR-ee
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- LOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lory 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does lory mean?
noun
- Any of various small, brightly colored parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.
Where does lory come from?
From Malay luri, name of kind of parrot, said to be a dialectal variant of Malay nuri.
Words that rhyme with lory
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Words that sound like lory
Questions about saying lory
How do you pronounce lory?
Say LOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lory?
Lory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · ee.
What words sound the same as lory?
Lory sounds the same as lorry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.