To pronounce "lemur", say LEM-ur — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lemur
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LEM-ur
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"lemur" has 2 syllables: lem-ur. It rhymes with screamer and dreamer, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: leamer — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lemur" has 2 syllables: lem · ur.
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