To pronounce "lie-down", say LIED-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"lie-down" has 2 syllables: lied-own. It rhymes with buydown, if that helps it stick.
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“After a long morning working, he decided to have a little lie-down before cooking lunch.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lie-down" has 2 syllables: lied · own.
Lie-down: A short period of rest while lying.
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