How to pronounce Lyonnais
Say it like lee-uh-NAY. Lyonnais has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- lee
- uh
- NAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyonnais pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Lyonnais
American and British speakers say Lyonnais in essentially the same way: /ˌliəˈneɪ/ in the US and /ˌliːəˈneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: lee-uh-NAY.
What does Lyonnais mean?
- a former province of east central France; now administered by Rhone-Alpes
Words that rhyme with Lyonnais
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lyonnais.
Questions about saying Lyonnais
How do you pronounce Lyonnais?
Say lee-uh-NAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌliəˈneɪ/. In British English it is /ˌliːəˈneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lyonnais?
Lyonnais has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: lee · uh · NAY.
Do Americans and Brits say Lyonnais the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌliəˈneɪ/ and the British form is /ˌliːəˈneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.