How to Pronounce "lesbian"
word
/ˈɫɛzbiən/
LEZ-bee-uhn
/lˈɛsbiən/
LES-bee-uhn
Definition
A lesbian is a woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women. The word can be used as a noun or an adjective, depending on the sentence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛzbiən/
British English
/lˈɛsbiən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEZ-bee-uhn
UK
LES-bee-uhn
Listen in Context
She is lesbian and lives with her partner.
They watched a movie about a lesbian couple.
The group supports lesbian women in the city.
She came out as lesbian in college.