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