How to pronounce lullaby
Say it like LUHL-uh-by. Lullaby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHL).
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- LUHL
- uh
- by
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lullaby 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.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lullaby
American and British speakers say lullaby in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/ in the US and /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHL-uh-by.
What does lullaby mean?
- A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.“sing a lullaby”
- To sing a lullaby to.
Where does lullaby come from?
From Middle English lullen (“to lull”) + bye.
Questions about saying lullaby
How do you pronounce lullaby?
Say LUHL-uh-by. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lullaby?
Lullaby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHL). Broken into parts: LUHL · uh · by.
Do Americans and Brits say lullaby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.