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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable lie
  • 3 letters
Syllables
lie has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/laɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lie into syllables?

lie divides as lie. lie has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in lie?

Lie has 1 syllable (lie).

Which syllable is stressed in lie?

The stressed syllable in lie is lie. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce lie?

/laɪ/ in American English.