How to pronounce lacunae
Say it like luh-KOO-nee. Lacunae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- luh
- KOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacunae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lacunae
American and British speakers say lacunae in essentially the same way: /ləˈkuˌni/ in the US and /ləˈkuːˌniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-KOO-nee.
What does lacunae mean?
- plural of lacuna How to pronounce lacuna
Words that rhyme with lacunae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacunae.
Questions about saying lacunae
How do you pronounce lacunae?
Say luh-KOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkuˌni/. In British English it is /ləˈkuːˌniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacunae?
Lacunae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: luh · KOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say lacunae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈkuˌni/ and the British form is /ləˈkuːˌniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.