English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Lie Pronunciation
Lie is pronounced LY, IPA /ˈlaɪ/.
LY
US /ˈlaɪ/ · UK /ˈlaɪ/
Syllables: LY (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To say something untrue on purpose, or to rest flat on a surface.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Lie in a Sentence
- He would never lie to his sister.
- The dog likes to lie in the sun by the door.
- It was a small lie that grew.
Common Mispronunciations of Lie
Not LEE
The ie spelling gives the eye sound here, as it does in die, pie, and tie.
Not LY-ee
Stop as soon as the vowel is out. There is no second beat to add.
Tip: Two unrelated meanings, one sound. The past tenses differ instead: lied for untruths, lay for resting.
More words starting with l · Every word in the pronunciation guide