How to Pronounce "lieutenant"
word
/ɫuˈtɛnənt/
loo-TEN-uhnt
/lɛftˈɛnənt/
lef-TEN-uhnt
Definition
A lieutenant is an officer rank in the army, navy, or police, just below captain, and also used in some organizations to mean a key assistant or second-in-command.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɫuˈtɛnənt/
British English
/lɛftˈɛnənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
loo-TEN-uhnt
UK
lef-TEN-uhnt
Listen in Context
The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers.
My uncle is a lieutenant in the navy.
The police lieutenant arrived at the scene first.
After years of hard work, she was finally promoted to lieutenant.