How to Pronounce "lily"
word
/ˈɫɪɫi/
LI-lee
/lˈɪli/
LI-lee
Definition
A lily is a type of flower with large, often sweet-smelling petals. The word is also used in the names of some plants that look similar, such as water lilies.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɪɫi/
British English
/lˈɪli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LI-lee
UK
LI-lee
Listen in Context
The lily in the garden is white.
She put a lily in a vase.
A pink lily grew by the wall.
The room smelled amazing, like fresh lilies.