Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in lieu

/ɪn.l(j)uː/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.45 in modern English

Syllables: in- lieu
IPA: /ɪn.l(j)uː/

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Instead; in place.

Example Sentences

"time off in lieu (of overtime pay)"
"paid in lieu as liquidated damages"

Etymology

Shortening of in lieu of (something).

Derived Forms

TOIL

Phrases

in-lieu fee rather than stand in

Frequently Paired Words

PILON PILOT rather than stand in substitute

Questions

How do you pronounce in lieu?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪn.l(j)uː/.
What does in lieu mean?: Instead; in place.
Where does in lieu come from?: Shortening of in lieu of (something).

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