How to Pronounce Lilly-pilly

To pronounce "lilly-pilly", say LILLYP-illy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

LILLYP-illy

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💡 Tip for remembering “lilly-pilly”

"lilly-pilly" has 2 syllables: lillyp-illy.

What does lilly-pilly mean?

noun

  1. An Australian myrtaceous tree (Syzygium smithii) with smooth ovate leaves and panicles of small white flowers.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "lilly-pilly"?▾

"Lilly-pilly" has 2 syllables: lillyp · illy.

What does "lilly-pilly" mean?▾

Lilly-pilly: An Australian myrtaceous tree (Syzygium smithii) with smooth ovate leaves and panicles of small white flowers.

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