How to Pronounce "lorelei"
word
ˈɫɔɹɪˌɫaɪ
LOR-i-lye
ˈlɔːrəlaɪ
LAW-ruh-lye
Definition
A Lorelei is a mythical female figure from German folklore said to sit on a rock by the Rhine River and lure sailors with her singing, leading them to danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔɹɪˌɫaɪ
British English
ˈlɔːrəlaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOR-i-lye
UK
LAW-ruh-lye
Listen in Context
The story of the Lorelei comes from Germany.
Many poems describe the Lorelei singing by the river.
The Lorelei is said to lure sailors to danger.
Some people call a dangerously attractive woman a Lorelei.