How to pronounce ls
Say it like EL-es. Ls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ls. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EL
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ls
American and British speakers say ls in essentially the same way: /ˈɛˌlɛs/ in the US and /ˈɛˌlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-es.
What does ls mean?
- plural of l
Questions about saying ls
How do you pronounce ls?
Say EL-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌlɛs/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ls?
Ls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · es.
Do Americans and Brits say ls the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛˌlɛs/ and the British form is /ˈɛˌlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.