How to Pronounce Lyonnaise

To pronounce "lyonnaise", say LYONN-ais-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌlaɪ.əˈneɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌlaɪ.əˈneɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lyonnaise”

"lyonnaise" has 3 syllables: lyonn-ais-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lyonnaise mean?

adjective

  1. Of or from Lyons
  2. Cooked with onions, especially caramelized onions.

    “For dinner, we had beef with potatoes lyonnaise.”

Words that rhyme with lyonnaise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

cookedmayonnaisedonionyonionedmayoedmustardymornayamandine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lyonnaise"?▾

"Lyonnaise" has 3 syllables: lyonn · ais · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lyonnaise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lyonnaise" is /ˌlaɪ.əˈneɪz/.

What does "lyonnaise" mean?▾

Lyonnaise: Of or from Lyons

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