Lion: how to say it, spell it and use it
lion
/ˈlaɪən/
Short answer
The English word lion is pronounced /ˈlaɪən/. It is spelled L-I-O-N and has 4 letters. With a or an: a lion. The plural is lions.
Example sentence
The lion is strong.
Key facts
- English
- lion
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlaɪən/
- With a or an
- a lion
- Plural
- lions
- Spelling
- L-I-O-N
- Number of letters
- 4
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce lion?
Lion is pronounced /ˈlaɪən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell lion?
Lion is spelled L-I-O-N. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of lion?
The plural of lion is lions.
Do you say a or an before lion?
Say a lion.
How do you use lion in a sentence?
For example: The lion is strong.
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