How to Pronounce "lie to"
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LYE-too, LYE-tuh, LYE-tih
lˈaɪ/ /tˈuː
ly-LYE-too
Definition
To say something that is not true to someone on purpose, often to deceive them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
lˈaɪ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-too, LYE-tuh, LYE-tih
UK
ly-LYE-too
Listen in Context
Please don't lie to your teacher.
Did you just lie to me?
It's wrong to lie to your friends.
Why would she lie to us about something so small?