To pronounce "lili", say LIL-i — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lili
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"lili" has 2 syllables: lil-i. It rhymes with silly and involuntarily, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lilly, lilli, liley, lilley — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Lili" has 2 syllables: lil · i.
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