How to Pronounce Lyon

To pronounce "lyon", say LYON — 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 “lyon”

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

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

What does lyon 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 lyon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scionlionzionbriandandelionprionchian

Related words

ashcroftleonliongenoamilanbarcelonacaenleone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lyon"?▾

"Lyon" has one syllable.

What does "lyon" mean?▾

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

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