To pronounce "lissom", say LISS-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪsəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɪsəm/
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"lissom" has 2 syllables: liss-om. It rhymes with blissom and chrisom, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lissom" has 2 syllables: liss · om.
The IPA transcription of "lissom" is /ˈlɪsəm/.
Lissom: Flexible and graceful in movement; lithe.
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