How to Pronounce Lingerie

To pronounce "lingerie", say LING-er-ie — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɫɑnʒɝˌeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɫɑnʒɝˌeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈɒnʒəɹˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “lingerie”

Break "lingerie" into 3 beats and lean on "LING" — that's the stressed one.

What does lingerie mean?

noun

  1. Underwear or nightclothes (typically women's), especially when lacy or designed to be seductive.
  2. Linen goods collectively.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "lingerie"?▾

To pronounce "lingerie", say LING-er-ie — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɫɑnʒɝˌeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "lingerie"?▾

"Lingerie" has 3 syllables: ling · er · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "lingerie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lingerie" is /ˈɫɑnʒɝˌeɪ/.

What does "lingerie" mean?▾

Lingerie: Underwear or nightclothes (typically women's), especially when lacy or designed to be seductive.

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