How to pronounce lauan
Say it like LOO-wahn. Lauan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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US American/ˈluwɑn/LOO-wahn
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- LOO
- wahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lauan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- wahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does lauan mean?
noun
- Any of several types of light wood, resembling mahogany, from various trees from the Philippines and Malaysia.
Where does lauan come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog lawaan.
Questions about saying lauan
How do you pronounce lauan?
Say LOO-wahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈluwɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lauan?
Lauan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · wahn.