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How to pronounce lyssa

Say it like LIS-uh. Lyssa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).

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US American/ˈlɪsə/LIS-uh
UK British/ˈlɪsə/LIS-uh
  • LIS
  • uh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lyssa pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of lyssa

American and British speakers say lyssa in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪsə/ in the US and /ˈlɪsə/ in the UK.

British respelling: LIS-uh.

What does lyssa mean?

noun
  1. Rabies.

Words that rhyme with lyssa

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyssa.

Questions about saying lyssa

How do you pronounce lyssa?

Say LIS-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsə/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lyssa?

Lyssa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · uh.

Do Americans and Brits say lyssa the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪsə/ and the British form is /ˈlɪsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).