How to pronounce lyonnaise
Say it like lee-uh-NAYZ. Lyonnaise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYZ).
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- lee
- uh
- NAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyonnaise 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.
- NAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lyonnaise
American and British speakers say lyonnaise in essentially the same way: /ˌliəˈneɪz/ in the US and /ˌliːəˈneɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: lee-uh-NAYZ.
What does lyonnaise mean?
- Cooked with onions, especially caramelized onions.“For dinner, we had beef with potatoes lyonnaise.”
- Prepared in a style typical to Lyon.“The essential ingredients of salad lyonnaise are bacon, croutons and poached egg.”
Where does lyonnaise come from?
From French lyonnaise (“in the manner of Lyon”).
Words that rhyme with lyonnaise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyonnaise.
Questions about saying lyonnaise
How do you pronounce lyonnaise?
Say lee-uh-NAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌliəˈneɪz/. In British English it is /ˌliːəˈneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyonnaise?
Lyonnaise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYZ). Broken into parts: lee · uh · NAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lyonnaise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌliəˈneɪz/ and the British form is /ˌliːəˈneɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.