How to pronounce alluring
Say it like uh-LUUR-ing. Alluring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUUR).
- uh
- LUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alluring 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.
- LUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alluring
American and British speakers say alluring in essentially the same way: /əˈlʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈlʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOOR-ring.
What does alluring mean?
- Having the power to allure.
- The act or habit of enticing or attracting in order to seek a benefit or advantage.
- present participle and gerund of allure How to pronounce allure
Where does alluring come from?
By surface analysis, allure + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with alluring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alluring.
Questions about saying alluring
How do you pronounce alluring?
Say uh-LUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈlʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alluring?
Alluring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUUR). Broken into parts: uh · LUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say alluring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈlʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.