How to Pronounce "lemur"
word
ˈɫimɝ
LEE-mer
lˈiːmɐ
LEE-muh
Definition
A lemur is a small, tree-dwelling primate with large eyes and a long tail, native to the island of Madagascar.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫimɝ
British English
lˈiːmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-mer
UK
LEE-muh
Listen in Context
A lemur has a long tail.
The lemur lives in Madagascar.
We saw a lemur at the zoo.
Lemurs are only found in the wild in Madagascar.