To pronounce "lei", say LEI — one syllable, IPA /leɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/leɪ/
IPA
"lei" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lay, laye, lait, ley — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lei" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "lei" is /leɪ/.
Lei: A garland of flowers in Hawaii.
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