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How to Pronounce Lily

Lily (Lily)

Female · English

How to Pronounce Lily

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.

Lily means "Lily flower"—a English name with a rich history.

Lily has 2 syllables: LIL-ee.

Phonetic Spelling of Lily

The phonetic spelling of Lily is:

LIL-ee

Lily Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Lily below.

Origin and Meaning of Lily

Lily is a English name meaning "Lily flower". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, ET, FI, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IM, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, Ireland, Isle of Man, JE, JM, JO, JP, Jersey, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NZ, New Zealand, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, South Africa. Latin lilium

Common Mispronunciations of Lily

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes LIL-ee
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Lily should be pronounced with its original English phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Lily?
Lily is pronounced LIL-ee.
What is the correct pronunciation of Lily?
The correct pronunciation of Lily is LIL-ee.
Is Lily a English name?
Yes, Lily is a English name meaning "Lily flower".
745 people like this name