To pronounce "lie-in", say LIEIN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"lie-in" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tie-in and buy-in, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Since I didn't have to go to work, I decided to have a lie-in.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lie-in" has one syllable.
Lie-in: A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
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