How to pronounce allurement
Say it like uh-LUU-er-munt. Allurement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUU).
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- uh
- LUU
- er
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allurement 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.
- LUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allurement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LUU-uh-munt.
What does allurement mean?
- Attractiveness; appeal, charisma.
- An enticement, inducement or bait.
Where does allurement come from?
From allure + -ment.
Questions about saying allurement
How do you pronounce allurement?
Say uh-LUU-er-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʊɚmənt/. In British English it is /əˈlʊəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allurement?
Allurement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUU). Broken into parts: uh · LUU · er · munt.
Is allurement 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 /əˈlʊəmənt/ (uh-LUU-uh-munt).