How to pronounce lily
lily
/ˈlɪli/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Lily, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
A lily was the emblem of French Kings.
Words that rhyme with lily
More words with the /ɪ/ sound
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
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- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce lily?
Lily is pronounced /ˈlɪli/ in American English.
How many syllables are in lily?
Lily has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in lily?
The first syllable: /ˈlɪli/.