How to pronounce lazuli
Say it like luh-ZOO-lee. Lazuli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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- luh
- ZOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lazuli 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.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lazuli
American and British speakers say lazuli in essentially the same way: /ləˈzuli/ in the US and /ləˈzuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-ZOO-lee.
What does lazuli mean?
- an azure blue semiprecious stone
Words that rhyme with lazuli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lazuli.
Questions about saying lazuli
How do you pronounce lazuli?
Say luh-ZOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈzuli/. In British English it is /ləˈzuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lazuli?
Lazuli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: luh · ZOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lazuli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈzuli/ and the British form is /ləˈzuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.