How to pronounce lyceum
Say it like ly-SEE-um. Lyceum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ly
- SEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyceum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lyceum
American and British speakers say lyceum in essentially the same way: /laɪˈsiəm/ in the US and /laɪˈsiːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-SEE-um.
What does lyceum mean?
- An association for literary improvement.
Words that rhyme with lyceum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyceum.
Questions about saying lyceum
How do you pronounce lyceum?
Say ly-SEE-um. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈsiəm/. In British English it is /laɪˈsiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyceum?
Lyceum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ly · SEE · um.
Do Americans and Brits say lyceum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪˈsiəm/ and the British form is /laɪˈsiːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.