How to Pronounce "lioness"
word
ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs
LY-uh-ness
lˈaɪənɛs
LY-uh-ness
Definition
A female lion; the adult female member of the lion species.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs
British English
lˈaɪənɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LY-uh-ness
UK
LY-uh-ness
Listen in Context
The lioness hunts for food in the grasslands.
A lioness is very protective of her cubs.
I saw a lioness at the zoo yesterday.
The pride was led by a strong lioness.