How to Pronounce Lions

To pronounce "lions", say LIONS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “lions”

"lions" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with prions and triens, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lyons — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lions mean?

noun

  1. A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

    “Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.”

  2. (by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.

Words that rhyme with lions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prionstriensdandelionsscionshawaiiansmayanstie-insryanszionsbryansghanaiansions

Related words

lyonsmontenegromontenegrinleoneleoblack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lions"?▾

"Lions" has one syllable.

What does "lions" mean?▾

Lions: A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

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