How to pronounce allured
Say it like uh-LOORD. Allured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOORD).
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- uh
- LOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allured 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.
- LOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of allured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LOORD.
What does allured mean?
- simple past and past participle of allure How to pronounce allure
Words that rhyme with allured
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Questions about saying allured
How do you pronounce allured?
Say uh-LOORD. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʊrd/. In British English it is /əˈlʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allured?
Allured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOORD). Broken into parts: uh · LOORD.
Is allured 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 /əˈlʊəd/ (uh-LOORD).