Proper Pronunciation Guide

lieu

[lu]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letters “ieu” as
    /u/.

Practice Sentence:

Would you accept a check in lieu of cash?

Definition:

  • (noun) The phrase “in lieu of” means instead of, or in place of (literally “place”).

Notes:

See the word “lieutentant.”
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