How to pronounce lyme
Say it like LYME. Lyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lyme. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lyme
American and British speakers say lyme in essentially the same way: /laɪm/ in the US and /laɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYME.
What does lyme mean?
- to hang out (to spend time doing nothing in particular)
Words that rhyme with lyme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyme.
Words that sound like lyme
Questions about saying lyme
How do you pronounce lyme?
Say LYME. The American pronunciation is /laɪm/. In British English it is /laɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyme?
Lyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYME.
Do Americans and Brits say lyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪm/ and the British form is /laɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lyme?
Lyme sounds the same as lime in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.