Message: "Pronunciation of Lilibet?"

[Opinions] Pronunciation of Lilibet?

by rosamund (guest)

11/2/2011, 5:16 PM

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone can tell me how to pronounce the name Lilibet.

Thanks in advance!

- insane romantic

11/3/2011, 2:16 AM

I say lilla-bet, but I don't know if thats the "correct" prn.

- Bear

11/2/2011, 6:49 PM

I've always heard, "LIL-i-bet." It's not quite "Lily-bet" because the second syllable is a short "i" sound, not a long "e" sound.

- Andromache (Hannah Ruth)

11/2/2011, 5:36 PM

Lily-bet.

It's a diminutive of Elizabeth, if that helps. Imagine a small child trying to pronounce Elizabeth - that's what you get.

This message was edited 11/2/2011, 5:37 PM

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