How to Pronounce Lullabies

To pronounce "lullabies", say LULL-ab-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LULL-ab-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “lullabies”

"lullabies" has 3 syllables: lull-ab-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does lullabies mean?

noun

  1. A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

verb

  1. To sing a lullaby to.

Synonyms

berceusecradle song

Words that rhyme with lullabies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

lullabyelullingsoothinglullsslumberssoothinglyhushabyecrooning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lullabies"?▾

"Lullabies" has 3 syllables: lull · ab · ies.

What does "lullabies" mean?▾

Lullabies: A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

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