Learn How to Pronounce lyons
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
lyons
Definition:
(nou) a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon (nou) the council in 1274 that effected a temporary reunion of the Greek Orthodox with the Roman Catholic Church (nou) the council of the Western Church in 1245 that excommunicated Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and planned a new crusade against the Holy Land
Learn more about:lyons
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: lyons
Learn Individual Sounds
Break lyons down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say lyons in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say lyons in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with lyons.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of lyons pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ly-ONS" instead of the correct "LY-ons" /ˈlaɪ.ənz/. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People often pronounce "lyons" with a short "i" sound, saying "lih-ons" /ˈlɪ.ənz/. Tip: Remember that the first syllable should have a long "i" sound, like in "my."
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is pronouncing "lyons" as "ly-uhns" /ˈlaɪ.ənz/. Tip: Keep it simple; the word has only two syllables, not three.
- Confusing with "lions": Some might confuse "lyons" with "lions," leading to mispronunciation as "lions" /ˈlaɪ.ənz/. Tip: Distinguish them by focusing on the "y" sound in "lyons."
- Dropping the final "s": Occasionally, people drop the "s" at the end, saying "lyon" /ˈlaɪ.ən/. Tip: Always include the "s" to ensure clarity and correctness in pronunciation.