How to pronounce lullabies
Say it like LUHL-uh-byze. Lullabies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHL).
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- LUHL
- uh
- byze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lullabies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lullabies
American and British speakers say lullabies in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌləˌbaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlʌləˌbaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHL-uh-byze.
What does lullabies mean?
- plural of lullaby How to pronounce lullaby
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lullaby How to pronounce lullaby
Questions about saying lullabies
How do you pronounce lullabies?
Say LUHL-uh-byze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lullabies?
Lullabies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHL). Broken into parts: LUHL · uh · byze.
Do Americans and Brits say lullabies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.