To pronounce "lis", say LIS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"lis" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abyss and dismiss, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: liss — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lis" has one syllable.
Lis: Fleur-de-lis
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