How to pronounce Lyons
Say it like LY-unz. Lyons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Lyons. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LY
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lyons
American and British speakers say Lyons in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪənz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-unz.
What does Lyons mean?
- Alternative form of Lyon: the capital city of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- plural of lyon How to pronounce lyon
Where does Lyons come from?
From Old French Lyons (nominative of Lyon), from the Roman name, Latin Lugdūnum (“fort of Lug”), named after Lugus, a Celtic deity, from Proto-Celtic *Lugus.
Words that sound like Lyons
- lion's
Questions about saying Lyons
How do you pronounce Lyons?
Say LY-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪənz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lyons?
Lyons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say Lyons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪənz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Lyons?
Lyons sounds the same as lion's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.