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How to pronounce “lye”
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Pronunciation guide for lye
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of lye with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 4 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Molecules
Polyethylene, for example-- this is a highly schematic drawing
- Definition summary
- An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Example 1 of 4
How to pronounce lye
Molecules

Polyethylene, for example-- this is a highly schematic drawing
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “lye”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
- Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
- [Verb]
- To treat with lye.
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