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WillowbrookWord 445 of 545 · Animals, nature and weather
How to pronounce lion
/ˈlaɪən/ British English
LY·ən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
LEE·on
✓ Say
LY·ən
My tip
2 beats: LY-ən.
In a sentence
The lion is sleeping.
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Questions
How do you pronounce lion?
In British English, lion is pronounced /ˈlaɪən/. Say it like this: LY-ən. 2 beats: LY-ən.
How many syllables are in lion?
When you say it, lion has 2 syllables: LY-ən. The strong beat is the first one, LY.
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