How to pronounce lacunar
Say it like luh-KYOO-ner. Lacunar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- luh
- KYOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacunar 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lacunar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: luh-KYOO-nuh.
What does lacunar mean?
- A sunken panel or coffer in a ceiling or a soffit; a ceiling containing panels of this kind.
- Of or pertaining to a lacuna.
Where does lacunar come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lacūnar.
Questions about saying lacunar
How do you pronounce lacunar?
Say luh-KYOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkjunər/. In British English it is /ləˈkjuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacunar?
Lacunar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: luh · KYOO · ner.
Is lacunar 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 /ləˈkjuːnə/ (luh-KYOO-nuh).