To pronounce "lyonnais", say LYONN-ais — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lyonnais
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LYONN-ais
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"lyonnais" has 2 syllables: lyonn-ais. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lyonnaise — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lyonnais" has 2 syllables: lyonn · ais.
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