How to pronounce lourie
Say it like LOW-ree. Lourie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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- LOW
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lourie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lourie
American and British speakers say lourie in essentially the same way: /ˈlaʊri/ in the US and /ˈlaʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOW-ree.
What does lourie mean?
- Any of several species of the family Musophagidae.
Where does lourie come from?
From Afrikaans loerie, ultimately from the same Malay word nuri, luri (“parrot”) as lory.
Words that rhyme with lourie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lourie.
Questions about saying lourie
How do you pronounce lourie?
Say LOW-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊri/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lourie?
Lourie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say lourie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaʊri/ and the British form is /ˈlaʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.