How to pronounce "lối" in English
liː
LEE
Primary stress: LEE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “lối”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LEE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "lối" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "lối" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "lối" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "lối" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Những “lối thoát” ấy thật ra chỉ là những lựa chọn tệ hại.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Lối chơi của họ đã được phân tích, chuyển hóa thành những nước đi trên bàn cờ.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “lối”
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Những “lối thoát” ấy thật ra chỉ là những lựa chọn tệ hại.
Hear it in context: “lối”
325 clipsThe English word “lối” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as liː (phonetic respelling: LEE). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (LEE), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “lối” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 325 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lối” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:18
“việc đổi giới tính giờ lại trở nên quá cuốn hút trong mắt chúng ta. Những “lối thoát” ấy thật ra chỉ là những lựa chọn tệ hại. Họ không thấy”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:21
“thói quen, phong cách và các chiến lược của các kỳ thủ. Lối chơi của họ đã được phân tích, chuyển hóa thành những nước đi trên bàn cờ. Vậy nếu cách suy nghĩ của một người những nước đi trên bàn cờ. Vậy nếu cách suy nghĩ của một người”
Definition & Meaning: “lối”
- The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).
- The Korean mile, a traditional unit of distance equivalent to about 393 m.
Example Sentences (3)
- “It was a whole day's journey from I-ch'eng to Chü-wo which, in turn, is about 60 li east of Chiang Chou — one of the most important cities in southern Shansi and a center for curio-dealers.”
- “While scaling the Laoyeling Mountains, the Chinese Worker-Peasant Red Army, under the command of Mao Ze-dong and Zhu De, was successfully stepping up the historic 25 000-li Long March in China proper, breaking through the surrounding rings formed by Chiang Kai-shek’s army.”
- “Những “lối thoát” ấy thật ra chỉ là những lựa chọn tệ hại.”
Pronounce: “lối”
- Pronunciation:
- LEE
- Syllables:
- LEE
- Written Hyphenation:
- li
- Primary stress:
- LEE
- IPA:
- liː
- Hear it in context
- lối
Words that Rhyme with “lối”
-iWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"lối" (⁄liː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "lối" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about lối
How do you pronounce “lối”?
“lối” is pronounced ⁄liː⁄ (LEE). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “lối”?
The primary stress in “lối” is on “LEE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “lối” mean?
The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).
How can I hear “lối” used in real sentences?
This page has 325 real-world video examples of “lối” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “lối”?
Single-syllable words like "lối" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "lối" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.