How to Pronounce "lie around"
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
LYE-uh-ROWND, LYE-uh-ROWNED
lˈaɪ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
LYE-uh-ROWNED
Definition
To be left in a place, usually untidily, or to spend time doing nothing in particular and being lazy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
lˈaɪ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-uh-ROWND, LYE-uh-ROWNED
UK
LYE-uh-ROWNED
Listen in Context
There are clothes lying around on the floor.
He just wants to lie around and watch TV.
Don't leave your toys lying around.
I spent the weekend just lying around the house.