How to Pronounce Lilies

To pronounce "lilies", say LIL-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪliz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɪliz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lilies”

"lilies" has 2 syllables: lil-ies. It rhymes with fillies and hillbillies, if that helps it stick.

What does lilies mean?

noun

  1. Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.
  2. Any of several species of herbaceous flower which may or may not resemble the genus Lilium in some way, and which are not closely related to it or each other.

Words that rhyme with lilies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fillieshillbillieschillieschilieschilisphilliesachillesantillescanilleschilesgillies

Related words

fleursiriseslilacslyssilswaterlilyliliumcalla

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lilies"?▾

"Lilies" has 2 syllables: lil · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "lilies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lilies" is /ˈlɪliz/.

What does "lilies" mean?▾

Lilies: Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

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