How to pronounce alluringly
Say it like uh-LYUUR-ing. Alluringly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYUUR).
- uh
- LYUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alluringly 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.
- LYUURSay 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 alluringly
American and British speakers say alluringly in essentially the same way: /əˈljʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈljʊrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYUUR-ing.
What does alluringly mean?
- In an alluring manner.
Where does alluringly come from?
From alluring + -ly.
Words that rhyme with alluringly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alluringly.
Questions about saying alluringly
How do you pronounce alluringly?
Say uh-LYUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈljʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈljʊrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alluringly?
Alluringly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYUUR). Broken into parts: uh · LYUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say alluringly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈljʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈljʊrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.