Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-lie

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.84 in modern English

Syllables
-lie
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Obsolete spelling of -ly.

Obsolete

Usage

Questions

What does -lie mean?
Obsolete spelling of -ly.

How to pronounce -lie

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-lie”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-lie”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-lie” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.