How to pronounce lacune
Say it like luh-KYOON. Lacune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOON).
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- luh
- KYOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacune 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.
- KYOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lacune
American and British speakers say lacune in essentially the same way: /ləˈkjun/ in the US and /ləˈkjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-KYOON.
What does lacune mean?
- A lacunar stroke or infarct.
- A lacuna.
Where does lacune come from?
From French lacune. Doublet of lacuna and lagoon.
Words that rhyme with lacune
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacune.
Questions about saying lacune
How do you pronounce lacune?
Say luh-KYOON. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkjun/. In British English it is /ləˈkjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacune?
Lacune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOON). Broken into parts: luh · KYOON.
Do Americans and Brits say lacune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈkjun/ and the British form is /ləˈkjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.