How to pronounce allure
Say it like uh-LOOR. Allure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOR).
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- uh
- LOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of allure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LOOR.
What does allure mean?
- The power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction.
- Gait; bearing.
- The walkway along the top of a castle wall, sometimes entirely covered and normally behind a parapet; the wall walk.
- To entice; to attract.
Where does allure come from?
From Middle English aluren, from Old French aleurer, alurer, from a (“to, towards”) (Latin ad) + leurre (“lure”).
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Words that rhyme with allure
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Questions about saying allure
How do you pronounce allure?
Say uh-LOOR. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʊr/. In British English it is /əˈlʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allure?
Allure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOR). Broken into parts: uh · LOOR.
Is allure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlʊə/ (uh-LOOR).