How to pronounce lovage
Say it like LUHV-uj. Lovage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lovage
American and British speakers say lovage in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvədʒ/ in the US and /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-ij.
What does lovage mean?
- A perennial Mediterranean herb, of species Levisticum officinale, with odor and flavor resembling celery.
- A liquor made from this herb.
- Various species in the genus Ligusticum (generally with an adjective to differentiate them from Levisticum)
Where does lovage come from?
From Middle English loveache, a folk-etymological alteration, after love and ache (“parsley”), of Anglo-Norman luvasche and Old French luvache, loveche et al., and Middle French levesche, from Latin levisticum, probably alteration of Latin
Questions about saying lovage
How do you pronounce lovage?
Say LUHV-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovage?
Lovage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say lovage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.