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# How to pronounce "lesbic" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/ˈlɛzbɪk/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **les·bic**
- **Stress**: **LES** — say this syllable louder and longer

## Meaning & Usage

### ADJECTIVE
- Pertaining to love between women; lesbian; sapphic.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "lesbic"

- **Syllables**: les · bic
- **Stress**: LES — say this syllable louder and longer
- **IPA**: `/ˈlɛzbɪk/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed /LES/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Related Pronunciations

[lebia](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/lebia)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “lesbic”?
“lesbic” is pronounced /ˈlɛzbɪk/ (les · bic). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “lesbic”?
“lesbic” has 2 syllables: les · bic.

### Where is the stress in “lesbic”?
The primary stress in “lesbic” is on “LES”.

### What does “lesbic” mean?
Pertaining to love between women; lesbian; sapphic.


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