How to pronounce louie
Say it like loo-EE. Louie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- loo
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Louie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of louie
American and British speakers say louie in essentially the same way: /luˈi/ in the US and /luːˈiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-EE.
What does louie mean?
- Alternative form of looey.
Words that rhyme with louie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of louie.
Questions about saying louie
How do you pronounce louie?
Say loo-EE. The American pronunciation is /luˈi/. In British English it is /luːˈiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in louie?
Louie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: loo · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say louie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luˈi/ and the British form is /luːˈiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.